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Rwandan scholar studies mycotoxins in animal feed
Published on October 5, 2017
In tropical countries like Rwanda, mycotoxins are not well known or understood, which puts people at risk if they consume contaminated crops. -
BHEARD scholar sheds light on papaya viruses in Bangladesh
Published on October 4, 2017
Papaya is a crucial horticultural crop in Bangladesh, grown by both large commercial farmers and small subsistence farmers. -
Replacing rainfall with irrigation technology in Mali
Published on September 11, 2017
The majority of Mali's households depend on rain to help them grow food crops. This is a problem, however, since inconsistent rainfall and drought can limit production. -
Scholar works to improve soil fertility in Ghana
Published on September 5, 2017
Declining soil fertility, and the resultant threat to food security, is a major problem in Africa. Edward Martey is studying ways to tackle the problem in his home country of Ghana. -
Seeking creative ways to boost soybean consumption in Mozambique
Published on August 30, 2017
Despite the crop's high nutritional value, the Mozambican food industry is just starting to apply soybeans toward human consumption. -
On a mission to improve quality of life in rural Mali
Published on August 30, 2017
A BHEARD scholar wants to help rural women empower themselves, and hopes her research results can influence future policy interventions in Mali. -
Scholar studies solid waste management in South Sudan
Published on August 23, 2017
South Sudan, like other developing countries, has a problem collecting solid waste. That is: one-third to two-thirds of the solid waste generated is not collected. -
BHEARD scholars study ways to help Liberia’s inland fisheries
Published on August 7, 2017
The combination of training agricultural scholars and working with their home institutions on capacity development projects is a unique feature of the BHEARD program. -
BHEARD scholar studies bovine mastitis in Rwanda dairy cows
Published on July 28, 2017
Bovine mastitis, the inflammation of a cow's udder, is a costly disease for the dairy industry worldwide. It lowers milk yields and quality and leads to veterinary interventions and occasional cow deaths. -
Solving the problem of childhood stunting in Ghana
Published on July 27, 2017
Childhood stunting, a condition where children are too short in stature for their age, typically becomes permanent once established. -
BHEARD scholar breeds better peanuts for Ghanaian farmers
Published on July 20, 2017
Leaf spot is a major disease of peanut. When it strikes peanut-producing areas of the world, including Ghana, it can cause yield losses of up to 80%. -
Measuring teachers’ impact on child nutrition in Uganda
Published on July 18, 2017
Malnutrition in school-age children undermines national education efforts in Uganda. -
Webinar and teleconference: Global Data and Mapping to Understand Food Insecurity
Published on July 17, 2017
Join the World-Wide Human Geography Data Working Group July 19 for an in-depth and revealing investigation on data associated with crop identification, food insecurity and the potential for famine. -
BHEARD scholarship opportunities for South Sudan
Published on July 14, 2017
The scholarships will support master's study at regional universities in Africa. Training programs will cover up to two years of courses and research. -
Pigeon pea, white yam might make perfect crop combination in Ghana
Published on July 13, 2017
White yam is a profitable crop for Ghana’s smallholder farmers, but poses two big problems. -
BHEARD scholar studies sorghum in South Sudan
Published on July 3, 2017
Sorghum is a popular cereal crop in South Sudan because of its tolerance to high temperatures and scant moisture. However, farmers have experienced poor yields and crop failures in recent years due to the shrinking length of the growing season. -
BHEARD student reflects on U.S. Borlaug Summer Institute on Global Food Security
Published on June 29, 2017
Cheryl Williams, a BHEARD student from Liberia, shared her thoughts about the Borlaug Summer Institute and what she learned there. -
Malian farmers access more information with mobile phones
Published on June 28, 2017
Mobile phones can be extremely effective at disseminating information about agricultural inputs. But getting farmers in developing countries to adopt mobile phones is often a matter of perception. -
BHEARD scholar studies Liberian fish populations
Published on June 19, 2017
Sustainably managing fish populations is vital to the Liberian fisheries industry, but a lack of resources, funding and data make that a difficult job. -
The Pest and the Quest for an Aromatic, Smooth-Tasting Cup of Brew
Published on June 14, 2017
Joseph Bigirimana, a Rwandan, is conducting research in his home country in order to improve techniques to manage the Antestia bug and to identify the factors that are responsible for potato taste defect in coffee.