Protéger notre patrimoine : Lancement d’un livre historique sur l’élevage en Afrique
Saviez-vous que la riche diversité des animaux d’élevage en Afrique est aujourd’hui gravement menacée de disparition?
Jobs – Post-Doctoral Scientist (Evidence Synthesis – livestock/climat/impacts santé) — Nairobi, Kenya
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Scientist – Evidence Synthesis to lead and shape high-quality evidence syntheses (evidence gap maps, systematic reviews, meta-analyses) in support of ILRI’s research programmes and global livestock development agenda. ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research […]
JOB | Nigeria (Ibadan) – ILRI/IITA hiring: Senior Research Associate (3-year renewable contract)
Description The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf of International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below at the Position: Senior Research Associate Contract: 3-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan Closing Date: 12 February 2026 DUTIES: a) Drought-tolerant forage trials in Sahel states; b) Scaling biotech solutions to convert crop residues to […]
Transforming Madagascar’s Agricultural Landscape through the PDSEM
In a landmark move for the Great Island’s agricultural sovereignty, the Malagasy Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MINAE) has officially validated the Plan Directeur du Secteur de l’Élevage de Madagascar (PDSEM). This strategic roadmap, finalized this December 2025, serves as a comprehensive blueprint to revitalize a sector that is vital to the national economy but […]
COP30: Can Africa Learn from Brazil’s Livestock Revolution?
As world leaders gather in Brazil for COP30, the spotlight has turned to the country’s vast livestock sector. Brazil is one of the largest beef exporters globally, with the industry contributing over eight percent (8.4%) of its GDP and providing millions of jobs. Yet livestock is also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, raising […]