Our research themes

Indigenous genetics, genomics and breeding

Understanding and harnessing genetic diversity to improve resilience, adaptation, productivity and long-term sustainability.

Group of guinea fowl sitting close together including brown, white, gray, and black with white spots

Welfare, resilience and functional biology

Improving survival, health, welfare and disease resilience through integrated biological and management approaches.

3 guinea fowl keets - one gray, one brown, one white, eating with white floor and white wall in background

Sustainable production systems and climate resilience

Informing sustainable, climate-smart and economically viable farming systems suited to diverse African production environments.

8 helmeted guinea fowl outside of building with grassland and tress in background

Livelihoods, food security and inclusive innovation

Strengthening rural livelihoods and food security through community-led, bottom-up, equitable and evidence-based research and development.

About seven guinea fowl walking on dirt ground with building in background and farmer.