We're the @FeedtheFuture Innovation Lab for Horticulture, led by @UCDavis and funded by @USAID. Ag research on fruits & vegetables for #foodsecurity & #ag4dev.
Davis, CA
Joined January 2010
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"Growing up in Ghana, I was astounded by the waste of Indigenous fruits and vegetables," says student Josephine Nyame. Read how her experience inspired her to improve food security in her home country. ow.ly/fhAw50Uw7jw
@HortInnovLab @FAMU_1887 @TuskegeeUniv @agrilinks
ALT Josephine (fourth from the left) with research staff at the Horticulture Innovation Lab West Africa Regional Hub evaluate trials of indigenous leafy vegetables, including spider plant, jute mallow, and amaranth.
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.@HortInnovLab and the Forum for Rural Welfare and Agricultural Reform for Development for Nepal are spearheading research on solar-drying technology that could help transform postharvest handling, creating economic opportunities for smallholder farmers. agrilinks.org/post/nepali-le…
ALT Agricultural products are layered on trays for drying in prepared Solar Chimney Dryer.
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#FeedtheFuture’s @HortInnovLab is strengthening the horticulture sector in Guinea Bissau by improving production with high-yield crop varieties, training farmers on best practices, and enhancing market access with new infrastructure.
Read more: horticulture.ucdavis.edu/pro…
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In Guatemala, extreme weather threatens agriculture and #FoodSecurity. #FeedtheFuture’s @HortInnovLab is developing solutions like floating structures, row covers, and net houses to protect crops at risk from rising temperatures and pests. Learn more: ow.ly/jVmm50UsxCy
ALT Sisters Maudilia and Lesbia Magaly Raxjal Casia, Mayan farmers and members of a local growers association, welcome visitors to their village farm site in Chuixilón, Santa Cruz Balanyá.
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The @FeedtheFuture @HortInnovLab in Ghana has launched a call for agri-preneurs to participate in the Postharvest Innovation Challenge, with the opportunity of up to $10,000 in grants to establish business plan/ideas after training.
Kindly apply via🔗 bit.ly/49lp8d0
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This week, Peninah Yumbya, manager for @HortInnovLab East Africa Regional Hub, joined Prog. Officer Lydia Maranga and Michel Kabirigi, post-doc researcher, to visit Muni University's horticulture project team, led by Prof. Robert Kajobe.
🔗Full story here: bit.ly/3ZmsRT5
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#FARA & @UnivofGh request for interested individuals/firms to support the establishment of a Postharvest Incubation Program & Agribusiness Accelerator in Mali under @FeedtheFuture-@HortInnovLab.
access terms of reference & other info via faraafrica.org/2024/11/19/re…
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ALT AI generated image of an apple orchard next to a cornfield with a glowing sunset in the sky. A sign for "we're hiring" is in the front next to boxes of apples.
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Chancellor May and I welcomed attendees from around the world to today’s Global Food Systems Agriculture Day at UC Davis.
horticulture.ucdavis.edu/eve… #GlobalAgDay2024 #SeedingFoodSystems #EndHunger #UCDavis @HortInnovLab
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Today’s event kicked off with an exciting keynote speech by @JanLow1, a @WorldFoodPrize laureate. Low spoke at #GlobalAgDay2024 about her work with sweet potatoes and the importance of research & collaboration. #EndHunger #UCDavis #SeedingFoodSystems @HortInnovLab
ALT Person speaking at an event, standing at a podium with a microphone, against a backdrop with the USAID logo.
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As part of Global Food Systems Agriculture Day, Dean Helene Dillard and @ilri Director General Appolinaire Djikeng signed an agreement to develop basic scientific technological research and education at both institutions.
#GlobalAgDay2024 #EndHunger #UCDavis @HortInnovLab
ALT ILRI Director General Appolinaire Djikeng and Dean Helene Dillard sign a memorandum of understanding.
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‼️ REMINDER: Join us at 2 side events at @TheAGRF in #Rwanda on Sept 2:
Socio-technical Scaling for Transformative Action
⏰ 8am in Room MH1
Organized by FtF IL Council
African Leadership on Healthy Diet
⏰ 3pm in the Knowledge Hub Tent
Organized by FSN-IL w/ @USAID & @CGIAR
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📢 Are you attending the #AFS Forum 2024 Annual Summit in #Rwanda?
Please join the Feed the Future Innovation Lab Council on SEPT. 2 @ 8am in Room MH1 for our Side Event titled, "Socio-technical Scaling for Transformative Action"
‼️Please share this announcement widely‼️
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📢Next week: ARN monthly workshop! Horticulture experts & researchers, join ICED's own Dr. Kwadwo Danso-Mensah & Dr. Simon Gicheha as they discuss smallholder women farmers, indigenous fruits & vegs, & household nutrition and income.
📅Aug 28
🕑12pm GMT
🌐bit.ly/ARN824
Through a collaborative venture w/@NCStateCALS @kalromkulima @uonbi funded by @USAID through @HortInnovLab, grad researcher Gladys (Njeri) Wanja's work underscores the importance of integrating traditional crops like AIVs into modern food systems: cals.ncsu.edu/news/african-i…
Back from a productive visit, witnessing latest research project advancements @hortinnovlabwa in #Ghana! Jam-packed week, from a Horticulture Investment Workshop, #E2AbyICED, CSIR field site visits, to celebrating the grand opening of the Postharvest Innovation Hub @UnivofGh🌱🌍
Thrilled to have the @UCDavisGlobal @WashFellowship for #YoungAfricanLeaders tour the @HortInnovLab Demo Center -- an opportunity for the Fellows to explore innovations for small-scale horticulture producers! #GlobalDevelopment🌱🌍
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The morning sessions are underway! Researchers, Principal Investigators & young evaluators are currently in training sessions, workshops, & meetings, run by @MRRInnovLab, @HortInnovLab and ICED.
#E2A2024 #climateresilience #climateadaptation
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#E2A2024 pre-conference events continued with training sessions for young evaluators, a hands-on workshop for researchers run by Prof. Hugh Waddington, & an interactive discussion led by @HortInnovLab’s W. Africa Hub.
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Horticulture accounts for 85% of agricultural products shipped out of Uganda annually. Yet, small-scale producers face challenges with postharvest loss. See how the @HortInnovLab is developing innovative technology to improve income and livelihoods: horticulture.ucdavis.edu/blo…
