Two very different success stories, one conclusion: going to the people and connecting with the local producers is what makes research come alive.
In an increasingly interconnected world, understanding and addressing gender sensitivity in our work is not just a trend—it’s a necessity. In the workshop on how to integrate gender sensitivity in agricultural research and projects, PhD researchers Lilian Beck from the University Hohenheim and Subash Surendran Padmaja from the University of Bonn discuss gendered power dynamics that extend far beyond simple patriarchal frameworks.
The final day of Tropentag 2024 started with a workshop on the topic of “Upscaling Agroforestry in the Tropics” led by Lilian Beck, a PhD researcher from the University of Hohenheim, alongside representatives from the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF). The workshop featured interactive reflections on agroforestry practices, case studies and recommendations to advance these practices.
Did you know that while there are over 50,000 edible plant species on Earth, just 15 crops provide 90% of the world’s food energy intake? The lack of diversity in our diets not only undermines human health but also reflects the monoculture-dominated landscapes of modern agriculture.
Dr. Katja Kehlenbeck’s presentation on “Integration of Underutilized Crops for Transitioning to a Healthier, Sustainable, and Equitable Food System: The Case of Baobab” at Tropentag 2024 sheds light on the Baobab’s immense value, its potential benefits, and the challenges it faces in achieving broader recognition and use.
On the last day of Tropentag, one of the keynote speakers, Professorial Fellow, Ian Scoones, from the Institute of Development of the University of Sussex, talked about extensive livestock and pastoral systems from across the
During the BMEL session, an expert panel engaged in a discussion covering the numerous dimensions and research prerequisites of a rights-based approach toward equitable food systems. It also featured Project NaviNut, coordinated by DITSL (German
Visitors who approach the student reporters by themself to suggest interesting content to report about are always highly appreciated – especially when it is as interesting as the projects of Agrecol, a working group that
Abiotic stresses are inorganic factors, such as high temperature, saline conditions, water stress, and metal toxicity, affecting crops. They result in negative impacts on plant growth, yield, nutritional and safety parameters. How can we deal
As the Tropentag 2023 conference approached its climax, participants had the opportunity to browse posters and listen to several oral presentations from different scientists across the world. The projects unveiled a plethora of intriguing results
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