The AVISA initiative comprises the most important dryland cereals (sorghum and pearl millet) and legume crops (groundnut, common bean and cowpea) in Africa.
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AVISA Project retweeted
9 Sep 2021
Very proud of the Tropical Legumes/AVISA team- congratulations @OjiewoC Dr Monyo @rajvarshney and the whole team from @AvisaProject @IITA_CGIAR @BiovIntCIAT_eng @ICRISAT
8 Sep 2021
ICRISAT awarded 2021 Africa Food Prize:
Recognized for helping 25 million farmers in 13 countries to improve income and food production @TheAGRF @IcrisatW @IITA_CGIAR @AfDB_Group @Taat_Africa @AGRAAlliance
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AVISA Project retweeted
8 Sep 2021
We have a winner!
Congratulations to the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics @ICRISAT for winning the 2021 #AfricaFoodPrize!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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🎉Honored to receive the #AfricaFoodPrize2021 for our contribution towards food security in Africa via the @tropicallegumes project which raised both awareness and access of marginal farmers to seeds of improved varieties of #dryland legumes.
@AfrFoodPrize #AFP2021 #AGRF2021
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The #AfricaFoodPrize2021 has definitely inspired us to make even greater efforts towards building resilient agri-food systems based on local agro-ecologies in #Africa. @AfrFoodPrize #AFP2021 #AGRF2021
8 Sep 2021
'The laureates should widen and deepen their work across #Africa. This Prize is an empowerment for them to do more' - H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, Chair of the Prize committee #AfricaFoodPrize2021
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9 Sep 2021
During 2020, we at @ICRISAT kept forging ahead with our agri research agenda in Asia and Africa, because now more than ever, we need to focus on strengthening food systems and agriculture in the global drylands. Read our #AnnualReport2020 on this link: annualreport2020.icrisat.org
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6 Sep 2021
#4CAST developed by @ICRISAT , @BiovIntCIAT_esp , @IITA_CGIAR ) & @SyngentaFDN enables farmers’ access to new improved varieties by bridging the information gap about the varieties.
Get to know the functionalities & benefits of 4CAST on this video: bit.ly/3h6OdhD
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24 Aug 2021
Starting in a few minutes!!
#webinar 👉 Socializing with the upgraded Digital Tools 4 Cataloging and Adopting Improved Seed Technologies (4 CAST)
When: TODAY- Aug 24, 2021. 17:30 HRS EAT
Register here: bit.ly/37RyNZT
Join us through this link: bit.ly/3gu3NDP
#ICYMI
Our partners who are already using 4CAST feel that the tool is very useful in planning their seed production cycles.
Join us for the relaunch on 24 August 2021, 1730 EAT.
Register here: bit.ly/37RyNZT
#4CASTRelaunch #4CAST #AgriTech #Data4seeds
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24 Aug 2021
Why #4CAST
• Timely access to info
• Informs on variety xtics &
replacement needs
• Enables data review & proposes change 4 a crop
& country
• Enables planning 4 EGS
Launch: Aug 24. 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register: bit.ly/37RyNZT
Webinar: bit.ly/3gu3NDP
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AVISA Project retweeted
21 Aug 2021
@_PABRA works on 4 distinct areas to catalyse impact-oriented seed systems.
- It fosters the partnerships
- Evaluates diverse models of #seed #Production & #delivery
- Develops information crucial for making informed choices
- Shaping policy to benefit of smallholder farmers.
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Data-driven #4CAST has been developed to support a complete planning lifecycle from creating a new demand-driven seed roadmap to a data-driven production plan.
Join us on 24 August 2021, 17:30 EAT.
Register👉🏾bit.ly/37RyNZT
#4CASTRelaunch #AgriTech #Data4seeds
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24 Aug 2021
#webinar👇
Join us 4 the launch of #4CAST an online variety catalog & digital seed prdctn roadmap that provides info on new improved varieties, quality & seed availability.
When: TODAY- Aug 24, 17:30 HRS EAT
Register: bit.ly/37RyNZT
Webinar link: bit.ly/3gu3NDP
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23 Aug 2021
#4CAST Features:
Real time tracking of progress of the roadmap with the help of a reporting feature supported by an option to conduct various types of analytics.
Join us for the launch of 4CAST on Aug 24, 2021, 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here: bit.ly/37RyNZT
#agritech
23 Aug 2021
#4CAST Features:
On the 4CAST platform, private partners like seed companies can create their own private catalogue & seed roadmap.
We invite you to the launch of 4CAST on Aug 24, 2021, 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here. bit.ly/37RyNZT
#4CASTLaunch #agritech #Data4seeds
23 Aug 2021
#4CAST Features:
User Friendly: 4CAST is customizable, dynamic, easy to use & gives a comprehensive dashboard for an overall view of progress for all seed roadmaps.
The launch: August 24, 2021, 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here: bit.ly/37RyNZT
#agritech #Data4seeds
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23 Aug 2021
#4CAST Features:
Data Driven: #4CAST supports complete planning lifecycle which includes creating a new demand-driven seed roadmap & data-driven production plan 4 specific crop variety.
Join the launch: Aug 24. 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here: bit.ly/37RyNZT
#agritech
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23 Aug 2021
#4CAST Features
Digital workflow: Open access 4 variety catalog & login based access for seed roadmap planners. The login based access provides greater security & protection of data.
To learn more Join us on Aug 24, 2021, 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here: bit.ly/37RyNZT
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23 Aug 2021
#Webinar
Join us for the official launch of #4CAST, an online variety catalog & digital seed production roadmap, which provides info on new improved varieties, quality & availability of seeds.
The launch: Aug 24, 2021. 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here: bit.ly/37RyNZT
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23 Aug 2021
#webinaralert : Socializing with the upgraded Digital Tools 4 cataloging and Adopting Improved Seed Technologies (4 CAST)
Learn more about #4CAST, its functionalities & uses during the launch webinar on Aug 24, 2021; 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register: bit.ly/37RyNZT
#Data4seeds
22 Aug 2021
Our partners who are already using #4CAST feel that the tool is very useful in planning their seed production cycles.
Learn more about 4CAST, its functionalities and use on 24th August 2021, 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here: bit.ly/37RyNZT
#Agritech #Data4seeds
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