The DFID-funded Fodder Innovation Project (FIP) is addressing the issue of fodder scarcity.  Unlike the traditional perspective of information or technology scarcity in fodder production, the FIP is looking at it from that of capacity scarcity in relation to bringing about technical and other  
changes in fodder practices, and is exploring ways of strengthening this capacity in order to increase use of livestock fodder and help enhance the livelihoods of livestock dependant poor people.
This initiative in the context of the System-wide Livestock Program (SLP), is implemented through the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and its collaborators, United Nations University (UNU-MERIT), the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
Happenings - Around
A platform to share experiences and knowledge on the availability and requirement of fodder, feed and grazing areas - an initiative by Rainfed Livestock Network (RLN) and Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) To read>>
Agriculture needs better innovation, not technology - An opinion expressed by citing FIP II as an example. To read>>
Radio and video are key to agriculture innovation in Africa - A study by the African Rice Center (WARDA) and Benin's University of Abomey has revealed this fact. To read>>
Innovation: current thinking of the Research Into Use (RIU) programme   To read>>
Innovation systems: a testing process - The case of FIP II. To read>>
 
  Happenings - Within the Project
"Re-assessing the fodder problem" - An article based on the project, published in the magazine Farming Matters To read>>
FIP's representation in the Planning Commission of Government of India's meeting. To read>>
Agriculture Innovation System Capacity Development: Tools, Principles or Policies? - Article published by FIP II team in the capacity.org. To read>>
Innovations in Agriculture and Rural Development - Article published by Dr. Tesfaye Beshah in KIT/CTA website.  To read>>
Thematic discussions in the project
February '10 - Fodder Innovation Project II contributes to increased fodder availability in Northern Nigeria - SG 2000 experiences as shared by Mr Ilyasu Ahmed More>>
December '09 - Going beyond fodder: Using networks to address education issues - SG 2000 expereince as shared by Mr. Idris Ado Rogo More>>
August '09 - Fodder innovation System brings new hopw to goat farmers in Ikire, Nigeria - What a galore of success stories! - JDPC expereince as shared by Mr. Ogunrinde Dayo More>>
April '09 - Foundation for Ecological Security's (FES) efforts in building capacity of fodder innovation system at Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India by Mr. Sanjay Joshie. More>>
March '09 - Monitoring and Learning strategy for FIP II by Ms.Mona Dhamankar. More>>
February '09 - The place of action research in the Fodder Innovation Project Phase II by Dr.Tesfaye Beshah. More>>
January '09 - Socio economic bench marking in FIP II by
Dr.Leela Prasad. More>>
November '08 - Research update by Dr.Andy Hall.  more >>
 
  What's New?
  Conference of FIP II (Enhancing Capacity for Innovation: Learning from Practice) More>>
Internal Reflection Meetings in Nigeria More>>
  Internal Reflection Meetings in India More>>
     
Learning Alliance
IFAD - FAP (Enhancing livelihoods of poor livestock keepers through increased use of fodder)
  more>>
FARA - SSACP more>>
     
Innovation Research Records
These documents contain first hand account of experimenting with the Innovation System conceptualization in addressing fodder scarcity issues. These are raw data and base documents generated while implementing the Fodder Innovation Project, with critical analysis where appropriate. To read>>
Socio-economic baselines for the project locations To read>>
  Frequently Asked Questions To read>>
     
Latest Publications
  Linking International Agricultural Research
Knowledge with Action for Sustainable Poverty Alleviation
Publications by partners
    Dairy cattle feeding - Evidence based pro-poor institutional approach
Paper presented at ANA Conference at New Delhi
14 - 17 Feb 2009
     
Recent photos>>>
    Fodder Innovation Policy Working Group - India meeting held at Anand, Gujarath. 24 Feb 2009

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