The World Food Prize Foundation has selected ILRI DG Prof. Appolinaire Djikeng as part of their inaugural Top Agrifood Pioneers List, celebrating his outstanding contributions to transforming food systems worldwide! Djikeng's work will be featured at the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue: worldfoodprize.org/TAP

On 26 August 2024, I was honored to receive the Meritorious Honorary Fellowship/Professorship at the #SRUC 2024 graduation ceremony in #Glasgow, #Scotland. I accepted this award with humility as it recognizes my significant contributions to the field and my support for #SRUC's

The Roslin Institute CTLGH ILRI.org It was a fabulous meeting-with the strength and diversity in this area The Roslin Institute CTLGH and ILRI.org building an impressive collaborative powerhouse. Many thanks to everyone for welcoming me, both as an outsider and representative at the far end of this science spectrum

PS Hon. Jonathan Mueke, CBS urges pastoral communities to embrace the National Livestock Vaccination Program. #BETAKILIMO #MkulimaKwanza #LivestockHealth #LivestockDevelopment

🏛️📷 Following a day of insightful discussions, 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA delegates toured ILRI.org’s facilities and met with CGIAR scientists to see groundbreaking research in action. The day concluded with a reception bringing together partners and ambassadors. #WithScienceWeCan #OneCGIAR

Scientists from J. Craig Venter Institute , Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut and ILRI.org have developed a synthetic genomics-based reverse genetics system for #ASFV - a game-changer for vaccine development and viral research. Access the original publication here: doi.org/10.1126/sciadv…

Proud to hear #andyjarvis announce the new Bezos Earth Fund #GlobalMethanneHubprogram to breed low #methane #livestock. This initiative marks a turning point for #climatesmart livestock production in Africa. By harnessing the power of genetics and data, we are equipping farmers

I am excited to announce a strategic collaboration between ILRI.org and Ceva Sante Animale to establish an Animal Health Innovation Hub for Africa at ILRI’s Nairobi campus to ensure better livelihoods, food security and sustainability. #CGIARScienceWeek ilri.org/news/ceva-and-…

Africa Animal Breeding Network (AABNet): The Vision for Animal Breeding in Africa At a #CGIARScienceWeek side event, speakers highlighted the vital role of genetic improvement in tackling key challenges in livestock production in the Global South, from low productivity and animal

I am excited to announce a strategic collaboration between CEVA SANTE ANIMALE and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) to establish a new Animal Health Innovation Hub for Africa at ILRI’s Nairobi campus to ensure better livelihoods, food security and sustainability.

🎉ILRI.org is thrilled to share that CGIAR Executive Managing Director, Ismahane Elouafi, has been named on the 2025 #TIME100, TIME’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. This recognition celebrates her global leadership in agricultural innovation, her

🔍 A timely piece by Daouda Ngom, Senegal’s Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, spotlighting the innovative solutions helping livestock and nature coexist across #Senegal, #Mali, and the wider African continent.🌿From climate-smart grazing strategies to vaccines,

The rising frequency of zoonotic disease outbreaks, climate change impacts, and fragile health systems highlight the urgent need for stronger stakeholder collaboration and multisectoral action. The #OneHealth approach offers a powerful framework to tackle these interconnected

Congratulations to the Ministry of Health, Kenya on the official launch of the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI)! This centralized institute marks a transformative step in Kenya’s public health landscape— bringing together #diseasesurveillance, #emergencyresponse,

Congratulations to Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia on the launch of the Ethiopian Livestock and Fisheries Investment Handbook — a significant milestone in unlocking the full potential of the country’s livestock and fisheries sector through increased private investment. This

A seminal publication of “African Livestock Genetic Resources and Sustainable Breeding Strategies: Unlocking a Treasure Trove and Guide for Improved Productivity” is scheduled for August 2025. This e-book offers insights into harnessing Africa’s unique livestock genetic resources

World Food Safety Day has always been an important day that ILRI celebrates and contributes globally with our national partners. This year is even more important given this year's theme 'Science in Action', focusing on the use of scientific knowledge as key to reducing illness,