ILRI

12/05/2026

Better skills = Better livestock policies = Better livelihoods! 🇰🇪🇿🇲🇳🇬

ILRI’s LiveSys project has officially kicked off its capacity-building journey! We’re working with government officials and farmer organizations to make sure Africa's livestock sector is:
✅ Climate-resilient
✅ Biodiversity-friendly
✅ Gender-responsive

Participants from the first session are already planning to implement new climate sub-units and use "bankable" project designs to attract funding for local farmers. 📈

Together, we’re securing the future of millions of rural families. 🌍✨

🔗 Learn more: https://on.cgiar.org/4wopWIX

11/05/2026

Did you know that in Uganda, nearly 60% of households depend on livestock? 🇺🇬🐖

While women are the backbone of pig production, many are discouraged from the most lucrative parts of the business because of old prejudices. Phrases like "that's a man's job" or "it's inappropriate for a woman" keep families from reaching their full potential.

The International Livestock Research Institute () is working to change that! By engaging both men and women in community reflections, they are proving that:
✅ Women are just as capable of being animal health workers.
✅ Men benefit when their wives have more economic power.
✅ Breaking norms leads to better education and nutrition for children. 📚🍲

Check out the full research: https://www.ilri.org/news/women-working-ugandas-pig-sector-how-challenging-prejudices-can-unlock-opportunities-research?utm_campaign=99&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1778506380

07/05/2026

"The camel didn't used to need water for 15 days, but the rangeland has changed." — Hon. Muhammad Ibrahim Elmi 🗣️

1️⃣ Beyond Milk: Did you know camel hump fat is one of the best natural moisturizers? We’re looking at soaps and cosmetics to boost youth/women-led enterprises! 🧴✨

2️⃣ Health First: Addressing "unknown" camel diseases through regional registries and rapid diagnostics. A priority! 🩺🌍

3️⃣ Breeding Tech: Overcoming gaps in artificial insemination through advanced embryo transfers.

4️⃣ Climate Smart: Protecting the "resilience animal" of the drylands while managing healthy rangelands 🌵🐪.

06/05/2026

🐪 Camels are central to resilient livelihoods and climate adaptation in Kenya's ASALs.

Join us at today as we discuss operationalizing the new Camel Centre of Excellence to coordinate research, policy, and private sector engagement.

📍 Resilient Rangelands Pavilion
🕑 14:15 - 15:15 EAT
🔗 https://on.cgiar.org/4dnmqal

06/05/2026

Rangelands cover over 40% of the Earth's land surface, yet they remain one of the most under-recognized ecosystems. 🌍✨

We’re heading to Africa 2026 to change that. Catch our speakers at multiple sessions in the next two days. Together with pastoralist communities, we’re spotlighting innovation, governance, and the power of local stewardship.

06/05/2026

International Livestock Research Institute is ready for GLF Africa 2026 🌍
📍 Find us at the ILRI booth
🌱 Discover how rangelands power livelihoods, climate resilience, and sustainable food systems

👉 Check out our events: https://www.ilri.org/events/global-landscape-forum-africa-2026-stewarding-our-rangelands

GLF Africa 2026: Stewarding Our Rangelands brings together policymakers, researchers, practitioners and pastoral communities to spotlight one of the continent…

29/04/2026

17/04/2026

The global agricultural community has lost a titan. We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Eugene Robert Terry (1937–2026), a visionary leader whose work transformed African agricultural science.

From serving as the inaugural Director General of WARDA (now AfricaRice) to his roles at the The World Bank Group and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), Terry’s career was defined by an unwavering commitment to Africa’s smallholder farmers. At International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), we were privileged to have him chair the BecA-ILRI Hub Advisory Panel, where his wisdom and curiosity left an indelible
mark.

As Appolinaire Djikeng, Director General of ILRI, noted: "He brought a genuine belief that science could and should serve the most vulnerable."Terry’s legacy lives on in the institutions he built and the generations of scientists he mentored.

Our thoughts are with his family and colleagues worldwide. 🌍🌱Read the full tribute: https://on.cgiar.org/48C4RAy

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our great colleague, Eugene Terry, who passed away in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, 7 April 2026…

17/04/2026

Join the first IYRP PADD Seminar at the British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) in Kileleshwa. We’ll be discussing the "New Narrative" for pastoralism—a core part of our mission to improve lives through livestock research.

Can’t make it to Kileleshwa? No problem—Join online💻

✅ Registration is still open!
🔗 Access the Zoom link here: https://on.cgiar.org/4cPx8WL

Let’s support our partners and join the conversation. See you there!

16/04/2026

This Earth Day, we’re looking at the powerful intersection of people, planet, and purpose. From the Maasai steppes of Kenya to the research labs of Michigan State, pastoralists and scientists are proving that sustainable livestock management is a win-win for the climate and communities.

Join ILRI and partners for a 90-minute deep dive into:
✅ The science of soil carbon sequestration.
✅ Protecting land tenure for pastoralists.
✅ Scaling regenerative practices for global food systems.

Don’t miss this official contribution to the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists!

🗓 Wednesday, April 22, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM CET / 9:00 AM ET
👉 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4meuQ6E