Category Archives: Agriculture

CGIAR One Health Initiative pilots a ‘rating’ system to improve pork safety in traditional markets in Vietnam
Agri-Health / Agriculture / AHH / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / ILRI / Markets / Meat / Pigs / Southeast Asia / Value Chains / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

CGIAR One Health Initiative pilots a ‘rating’ system to improve pork safety in traditional markets in Vietnam

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Every year on 3 November, International One Health Day serves as a global platform, highlighting the intricate nexus between human, animal, and environmental well-being. This year, under the theme, ‘Connecting Air, Land, and Water,’ the CGIAR One Health Initiative (OHI) underscores the critical need for interdisciplinary collaborations to tackle multi-faceted challenges that transcend national boundaries. The OHI is deeply involved in the One Health research addressing zoonotic diseases, food safety, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  Continue reading →

ASEAN and CGIAR program to boost Agri-food innovation
Advocacy / Agriculture / Cambodia / CGIAR / East and Southeast Asia / ILRI / Indonesia / Laos / Philippines / Research / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

ASEAN and CGIAR program to boost Agri-food innovation

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The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)-CGIAR Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security Regional Program was launched at the 45th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 4 October 2023. This initiative is set to boost integrated innovations and enhance the resilience of ASEAN’s agri-food systems in the face of climate change. Continue reading →

A One Health approach to tackling zoonotic disease risks in wildlife farming in Vietnam
Agriculture / AHH / Animal Diseases / Animal Health / CGIAR / COVID19 / Disease Control / East and Southeast Asia / Human Health / ILRI / Livestock / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

A One Health approach to tackling zoonotic disease risks in wildlife farming in Vietnam

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The CGIAR Initiative on One Health is leading efforts to safeguard human health using a comprehensive approach that recognises the interconnectedness of humans, animals and the environment. The initiative is being implemented in seven countries, including Vietnam, where researchers are studying the transmission of zoonotic diseases in Dong Nai and Lao Cai provinces to strengthen disease prevention and control measures. Continue reading →

Enhancing participatory approaches to strengthen animal disease surveillance in Mongolia
Agriculture / Animal Diseases / Animal Health / East and Southeast Asia

Enhancing participatory approaches to strengthen animal disease surveillance in Mongolia

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Mongolia, a country known for its vast landscapes and nomadic herding traditions, recently hosted a two-day workshop and consultation in Ulaanbaatar to explore and enhance participatory approaches in animal disease surveillance. The event, held on 7-8 June 2023, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders involved in implementing participatory disease surveillance (PDS) in the country.  Continue reading →

Investing in upgraded pork offers opportunity to improve food safety and incomes in Vietnam
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Investing in upgraded pork offers opportunity to improve food safety and incomes in Vietnam

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A recent study by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Hanoi University of Public Health shows that Vietnamese consumers are willing to pay a premium for upgraded fresh pork. The ‘Impact of perception and assessment of consumers on willingness to pay for upgraded fresh pork: An experimental study in Vietnam,’ sheds light on the importance of food safety and consumer perception in the pork industry. Continue reading →

ILRI research on zoonosis, food safety and antimicrobial resistance highlighted at the 2022 Global ODA Forum
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ILRI research on zoonosis, food safety and antimicrobial resistance highlighted at the 2022 Global ODA Forum

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Food safety, zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance and animal health research findings by scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners were presented at the 2022 Global ODA Forum for Sustainable Agricultural Development held 21–22 November 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. Continue reading →

Vietnam to enhance agricultural innovation in fight against climate change
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Vietnam to enhance agricultural innovation in fight against climate change

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Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and CGIAR co-hosted a forum dubbed ‘Research and innovation for enhanced environmental sustainability, low-emission agriculture, climate change adaptation and mitigation’ at Pan Pacific Hotel in Hanoi on 28 November 2022. The event shared knowledge on sustainable agriculture from programs and projects in Vietnam and other countries as part of efforts to fight climate change. Continue reading →

Media clippings: Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture – CGIAR forum on research and innovation for low emission agriculture and climate change adaptation and mitigation
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Media clippings: Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture – CGIAR forum on research and innovation for low emission agriculture and climate change adaptation and mitigation

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Clippings of key national print and online newspapers on the forum on ‘Research and innovation for enhanced environmental sustainability, low-emission agriculture, climate change adaptation and mitigation’. The event took place on 28 November 2022 and was co-hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam (MARD) and CGIAR. Continue reading →

New One CGIAR initiative to transform livestock productivity, nutrition and gender inclusion in northwest Vietnam
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New One CGIAR initiative to transform livestock productivity, nutrition and gender inclusion in northwest Vietnam

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A two-day workshop, 20-21 April 2022, kicked off the One CGIAR initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition and Gender Inclusion (SAPLING) in Son La Province, Northwest Vietnam. The workshop brought together 80 key stakeholders from the province including local authorities, farmers, researchers, private sector actors and the SAPLING team to discuss ways to make the livestock sector in Northwest Vietnam more productive, resilient, equitable and sustainable. Continue reading →

The world commemorates One Health Day amidst pandemic
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The world commemorates One Health Day amidst pandemic

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Today, 3 November 2021, marks the sixth annual One Health Day, a global campaign that celebrates and brings attention to the need for a One Health approach to address health threats at the human-animal-environment interface. Continue reading →