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Mukankusi, Clare

@ClareMukankusi

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Day 2 of #BreedersWorkshop in South Africa featured updates on #BeanBreeding activities from various countries, highlighting key successes & setbacks. The day ended with breakout sessions, as 3 #PABRANetworks (ECABREN, WECABREN, & SARBN) conducted their own S.W.O.T. analyses.

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PABRA & @icipe showcased complementary innovations at the @GAC_Corporate-supported #BRAINSProject exhibition during #icipeOpenDay in Nairobi. 100+ attendees, incl. partners, growers & processors, explored bundling bean, insect & fruit tree technologies for sustainable agriculture

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An incredible stride for @IOA_UWA and @_PABRA researchers! Their efforts in developing biofortified beans with faster cooking times brings beans closer to improved #FoodSecurity and healthier outcomes. Learn more about this @ACIARAustralia initiative: bit.ly/4fkEno1

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Opening the 5-day #BreedersWorkshop in Jo'burg, Kingston Mashingaidze, Senior Research Manager at @AgricResearchSA, highlighted the pivotal role of technology in doubling production—ultimately boosting yields & benefiting farmers economically & improving nutrition across Africa.

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PABRA Director & Global Bean Programme Leader, Jean Claude Rubyogo, stressed the importance of boosting common bean production to create jobs, while ensuring environmental sustainability through innovations that reduce cooking time. #BreedersWorkshop #Sustainability

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Common Bean Breeders from across Africa have gathered in South Africa, to, among others, review market segmentation, update trait discovery & deployment, strengthen breeding networks, & launch the PABRA Breeding Network SOP Manual. #BreedersWorkshop

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Had a great field visit to the GEMINI project sites in Uganda, managed by Dr. Clare and her team. It was an amazing experience testing the Tumaini AI app alongside the UC Davis GEMINI team. @BiovIntCIAT_eng @ClareMukankusi @_PABRA

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During #BRAINSProjectLaunch, Canadian High Commissioner to Kenya Christopher Thornely emphasized Global Affairs Canada's (@GAC_Corporate) longstanding commitment to Africa-led initiatives, & called for continued collaboration amongst all partners. @icipe @BiovIntCIAT_eng

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Un-bean-lievable 🫘 A game-changing bean farming project is being pioneered by @ACIARAustralia @UWAnews @_PABRA With a 24% ⬇️ in cooking time & substantial boosts in iron & zinc, they’re cultivating healthier futures for communities in 🇧🇮🇪🇹🇰🇪🇷🇼🇹🇿🇺🇬. ➡️bit.ly/3Vbbx2x

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Mukankusi, Clare Reposted

Dr. @Agnes_Kalibata, President of @AGRA_Africa calls for negotiators to take bold action to prioritise #beans as a policy solution during the #ASFH24 summit Investing in #beans has rippling benefits for the #health & prosperity of #farming communities🫘 Learn more👇


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The largest producer of beans in Africa. 1. Tanzania (1.02 million MT) 2. Uganda (0.88 million MT) 3. Kenya (0.62 million MT) 4. Ethiopia (0.51 million MT) 5. Rwanda (0.42 million MT)

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The power of imagination! At Little Cubs, we encourage creativity and exploration in every child. Building blocks are a powerful learning tool and help children to develop their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and reasoning.🎨✨#EarlyLearning #Nursery

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Ugandan researchers offering resilient, nutrient-rich beans as solution to the joint-food and climate crises. @_PABRA, @BiovIntCIAT_eng, @narouganda monitor.co.ug/uganda/special…



Mukankusi, Clare Reposted

Ugandan researchers offering resilient, nutrient-rich beans as solution to the joint-food and climate crises. @_PABRA, @BiovIntCIAT_eng, @narouganda monitor.co.ug/uganda/special…


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🇹🇿Excited to kick off the annual planning meeting focused on accelerating variety turnover for Open Pollinated crops! 🌱💡 Ready to collaborate and innovate for sustainable agriculture. #OPCPlanning @TanzaniaTari @CIMMYT @gatesfoundation @BiovIntCIAT_eng @CGIAR

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📢PABRA will be holding an Annual Planning Meeting for the "Accelerated Variety Turnover for Open-pollinated Crops" 📅4-5th December 2023. Check out the project brief for a deeper understanding of the journey so far bit.ly/3uBdM4i @TanzaniaTari @CIMMYT @gatesfoundation

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The 3rd edition of the African Plant Breeders Association - APBA Conference (APBAConf2023), is currently underway at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Morocco. The conference provides a vital platform for sharing knowledge and advances in crop improvement.. 1/2

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🌍🌱#PABRA has clinched the prestigious 2023 Africa Food Prize for their remarkable work in revolutionizing African agriculture with beans! 🏆🫘 Read how we're improving nutrition, food security, and empowering women: bit.ly/44RHOgE #Agriculture #PABRA #AGRF2023

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