The training of University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN) agricultural technicians at the UNIKIN farm has received notice. In June 2024, University of Maryland Eastern Shore faculty and staff — including Drs. Nadine Burton, Simon Zebelo and Stephan Tubene — trained UNIKIN agricultural technicians on plasticulture and drip irrigation systems. Plasticulture, a mulch used to cover the…Read more UMES trains small farmers on innovative technologies
Lincoln symposia series tackles emerging pests, diseases
Lincoln University conducts five international disease symposia in its contribution to the Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense (CEGFSD). These events were designed to foster international partnerships with Latin American peers that would strengthen agricultural integrity in developing countries and engage international researchers in addressing new and emerging pests and diseases. To…Read more Lincoln symposia series tackles emerging pests, diseases
South Carolina State works to empower women gardeners
South Carolina State University, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia through the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI), and with strategic support from the U.S. Embassy in Banjul, has actively worked with local women gardeners to develop sustainable vegetable production systems and a rural cooperative business and marketing strategy. This initiative, supported by the…Read more South Carolina State works to empower women gardeners
Farmers get training in intercropping, food preservation
Food insecurity remains a major challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, and it’s still the major contributor to protein-energy malnutrition. A gradual stagnation of agricultural productivity in recent years has been a major concern, given the continuous population growth. Yet, smallholder farmers lack basic agricultural inputs, financial support and extension services. Delaware State University (DSU) and Kentucky…Read more Farmers get training in intercropping, food preservation
University partnership seeks to enhance farm productivity
The project site, Ithanga, Murang’a County, is in the eastern region of Kenya, known for its low midland landscape, and situated in a semiarid agroecological zone. This area experiences prolonged dry spells and significant moisture stress, which affects agricultural productivity and local ecosystems. The project’s main objective is to enhance agricultural productivity and improve food…Read more University partnership seeks to enhance farm productivity
CEIED impact: Boosting supply of trained US graduates, addressing food security
The Center of Excellence for International Engagement and Development (CEIED) impact assessment summit occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 12-14, 2024. The event brought together food and nutritional security experts, Center partners, and stakeholders to discuss the impact of the CEIED projects, learn from the evaluators’ findings, and help guide the development of the strategic…Read more CEIED impact: Boosting supply of trained US graduates, addressing food security
Prairie View A&M student spotlights disaster preparedness research
The fourth annual Disaster, Preparedness, Response, Innovation, Mitigation, Recovery (PRIMR) conference was hosted Feb. 26-28, 2024, by the USA Center for Rural Public Health Preparedness, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and the Bush School of Government and Public Service. The conference brought together voices from academia, other stakeholders and international partners,…Read more Prairie View A&M student spotlights disaster preparedness research
Scientists address energy needs to efficiently raise goats
Interest in goat production has been growing worldwide not only because goats are well-suited to semi-extensive and extensive production systems but also due to their remarkable ability to thrive in dry areas. Unlike other ruminants, goats can obtain an adequate diet even when forage is scarce and the terrain is challenging. Goat production aligns with…Read more Scientists address energy needs to efficiently raise goats
Workshop helps Belize foresters tackle pine bark beetle damage
Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the University of Belize and Delaware State University, an initial visit to Belize by Antonio Boyle, senior vice president of the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management, was made to discuss research collaboration and capacity building. During a visit to the Department of Forestry, one of the…Read more Workshop helps Belize foresters tackle pine bark beetle damage
CEGFSD team strengthens food security partnerships in Kenya
Dr. Caleb Nindo, professor and director of the Graduate Program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, traveled with a team from three 1890 universities to Kenya in July 2024 and discussed collaborations on projects supported by the Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense (CEGFSD). Since its creation in 2020, the CEGFSD…Read more CEGFSD team strengthens food security partnerships in Kenya
