‘Researchers are now realising how indigenous knowledge can enhance scientific knowledge.’
Ben Akoh, project manager at the International Institute for Sustainable Development.
ICTUpdate - a current awareness bulletin for ACP Agriculture
Current issue: Adapting to climate change
- Issue no. 63
- December 2011
Perspectives
Information exchange
Q&A
Clearing the climate of confusion
‘There is still a massive communication gap between researchers and the ultimate beneficiaries, farmers.’ Geoff Barnard, head of knowledge management at CDKN
Bookmarks
Global warming on the map
Evidence from the field is paramount when it comes to understanding the effect climate change has on the biosphere.
Tech Talk
Store and share for the future
‘There are excellent resources for keeping up to date on trade and policy initiatives around the world.’ Brent Theophille, research assistant at the Caribbean Regional Agricultural Policy Network
EXPLORE ICT update
FEATURED TECHNOLOGY: CDROM & databases
Traditional Tree Initiative.....
Mr Embi, a cash crop farmer in eastern Papua New Guinea, has just received a CD-ROM containing some valuable information from an extension officer. Seated in.....
Conserving medicinal plants.....
In Ghana, traditional healthcare practices rely almost entirely on herbal medicines. Even in urban areas where modern synthetic drugs are readily available, many.....
PAHIS: Pacific animal healt.....
Sina Taulealo, veterinary officer in Samoa, only needs a CD-ROM to access comprehensive information on, for example, the distribution of the fowl pox virus th.....
The Pacific Islands Pest Li.....
Blessed with a favourable climate and, very importantly, a generally low level of pests and diseases, Pacific island countries such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga p.....
BROWSE TECHNOLOGY
all technologies...FEATURED Theme: Issue no. 62 - Extension & advice
Technology retains talent..
With little access to formal extension services, a rural Zambian community set up an internet connection to develop local agriculture, education and energy facili......
Input from experts..
Aisha Zachariah, from Tamale in northern Ghana, used to grow seed to sell to other farmers in her community. She wanted to expand her business and provide other.....
Animated information..
Animations developed to be viewed on cell phones provide a unique way of delivering agricultural advice, as the short videos can be adapted for a variety of langu......
Accessible advice..
A local language website gathers content from a wide range of sources and presents the information to Madagascan farmers and extension officers in a variety of fo......