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The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre – part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
Overview
Location
Kenya, Nairobi
Employees
1001-5000
Phone
+254 20 4223000
Founded date
1995
Mentions in press and media 11
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| Jun 30, 2026 | Global Agricultural Leaders Convene in Nairobi for High-Level DialogueNEXT Event on African Agriculture | World Food Prize Foundation unites policy makers and innovators, tracing Dr. Norman Borlaug's legacy to the continent he called "the last frontier" NAIROBI, KENYA, June 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Agricultural leaders, governme... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Global Methane Hub project leverages satellite tech to reduce methane emissions in Latam and Africa | A new initiative funded by the Global Methane Hub will deploy technology to optimize livestock grazing and curb methane emissions in Latin America and Africa. The Time2Graze project will develop tools that can interface with satellite-based... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Africa: Hooves Vs. Habitats - Striking a Sustainable Balance Between Livestock and the Environment Is Crucial to Africa's Future | Dakar, Senegal — In my country, Senegal, almost 70 percent of our land is used to graze livestock. Here and across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems which are closely bound up with our landscapes and crucial... |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Global rangelands coalition an ‘essential step forward’ for sustainable land management, says ILRI | International Livestock Research Institute backs Mongolian delegation's call at UN desertification COP for formation of a "Coalition of Rangeland States" RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, December 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Mongolian d... |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Solutions hub launched at COP29 to equip livestock sector with innovations for low-emissions animal agriculture | The initiative is led by the International Livestock Research Institute to help meet rising demand for meat, milk and eggs while keeping emissions in check. There is an urgent need for cohesive, coordinated and integrated approaches to addr... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | The Future of Farming: Harnessing Data for Sustainable Agriculture in the Global South | In the heart of the Global South, smallholder farmers toil on patches of land, often less than two hectares. These farmers are the unsung heroes of sustainability. They practice intercropping, maintain biodiversity, and use traditional meth... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Africa: Pandemic's Silver Lining--Africa Uses Covid-19 Technology for Agriculture | Port-of-Spain, Trinidad — In this IPS podcast, Inter Press Service correspondent Jewel Fraser talks with a scientist from the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Jean-Baka Entfellner and his colleagues are doin... |
| Jan 28, 2023 | Gender: Closing the equity gap | Why addressing gender inequality is central to tackling today’s polycrises Jeni Klugman Nonresident Senior Fellow, Africa Growth Initiative, Global Economy and Development, Brookings Institution As we enter 2023, the term “polycrisis” is an... |
| Dec 3, 2021 | ILRI showcases feed production technology as IITA delegates tour facilities | An IITA delegation consisting of the Deputy Director General, Partnerships for Delivery, Kenton Dashiell; Director of the Development and Delivery Office, Alfred Dixon; and Coordinator of the TAAT Program Management Unit, Chrys Akem, held a... |
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FAQ about ILRI
When was ILRI founded?
ILRI was founded in 1995.
What has the press written about ILRI?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning ILRI, among them “Global Agricultural Leaders Convene in Nairobi for High-Level DialogueNEXT Event on African Agriculture” (Jun 30, 2026) and “Global Methane Hub project leverages satellite tech to reduce methane emissions in Latam and Africa” (Sep 12, 2025).
Is ILRI still active?
Yes, ILRI is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 21, 2026.