Tool forecasts maize yields six weeks before harvest - Sub-Saharan Africa scidev.net/sub-saharan-af…

Boost smallholder phone access for better crop yields - Sub-Saharan Africa scidev.net/sub-saharan-af…

As more cases of Avian influenza reported, now has never been more necessary to implement #biosecurity at farms. It protects bird health, food security, livelihoods & the economy, to name a few. Stay informed on the global situation of the disease here: bit.ly/3lgx05J

How do we avoid diseases from impacting animal health and welfare? Through #biosecurity. Its implementation requires collaboration between relevant actors, ensuring that they are strictly followed to protect the health of all.

Keeping livestock in optimal living conditions by providing quality feed & clean water, implementing #biosecurity, contributes to protecting: ✔️ animal health & welfare ✔️ food safety & security ✔️ livelihoods

Is contributing to rabies eradication part of your goals for the new year? By vaccinating your dog, you’re reducing the risk of rabies spreading further. 🐶 💉 Do your part, don’t hesitate and vaccinate so #rabiesendshere!

Wildlife professionals being vigilant & taking precautions prevent the spread of diseases like #COVID19 to wild animals. 🦍 🐅 🦇 Find out measures that can be taken here: bit.ly/32fNOCe 👈

TODAY: OIE Director-General, Dr Monique Eloit, joined the Agriculture Counsellors in Paris in a virtual meeting to discuss the further strengthening of #OneHealth & the OIE’s continued interaction w/ its Members despite the limitations brought about by #COVID19.

"Since the COVID-19 outbreak, #OneHealth has entered mainstream politics. By no longer being uniquely a technical discussion, it's an opportunity to make it a reality. While it's now a popular topic we must ensure partners collaborate on the initiative. We shouldn't work alone."

If you're a journalist covering environment, science, economy, business or lifestyle, you can apply to attend this free sustainability-themed workshop organised by Tuula Sjöstedt, Rina Tsubaki & Sitra. They're seeking applicants globally sitra.fi/en/articles/ca…

#ScienceJournalistOfTheWeek Samuel Hinneh (samuel hinneh) He is a science journalist from #Ghana

Three tips by Samuel Hinneh (samuel hinneh) 📌-Love what you do and learn more about it 📌-Apply for or take part in training programmes to broaden your scope and trends. 📌-Embrace cross border and data science journalism

A list of stories by samuel hinneh for SciDev.Net scidev.net/sub-saharan-af…

As the global leader in animal health, we will continue to play a key role in understanding the origins of the #COVID19 pandemic. Building on the #Wuhan mission, we continue to collaborate with all sectors to prevent future pandemics. #OneHealth

"All evidence points to a natural origin of SARS-CoV-2 from an animal source but the exact source & route of entry to humans is not yet clear." - Dr Keith Hamilton Dr Hamilton is one of our experts who participated in the #Wuhan mission led by World Health Organization (WHO).

The detection of emergencies & early response to future health threats is pivotal to our new approach to wildlife health management. Despite no conclusive evidence today on the origins of #COVID19, let's prevent further pandemics by supporting wildlife health. #OneHealth

#ReadingNow I At a time when the 🌍 is facing an unprecedented pandemic, the importance of animal disease surveillance has become evident. Our World Animal Health Information System (OIE-WAHIS) has OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! DISCOVER its new features ➡️ bit.ly/3tyNBoQ

Wildlife health management is widely underdeveloped & lacks resources to establish programs to protect biodiversity & wild animal health. Efforts to build capacities are needed to fill these gaps & support countries. It’s time to give attention to wildlife health! #OneHealth

Just like the French lost the final of EURO 2016 on home soil, and later went on to win the World Cup 2018, England can equally follow that path. The English squad is really rich and deep. Penalty kicks go either way. Gutted for the lads though. #bbcfootball

Flooding could stifle Ghana’s health access by 2050 - Sub-Saharan Africa scidev.net/sub-saharan-af…