Advancing African animal genetic resources through innovation
The African Animal Genetic Resources and Innovation (A-AGRI) Research Group integrates animal breeding and genetics with artificial intelligence, genomics, advanced statistics and farmer-centred approaches.
Sustainable livestock production, rooted in African genetic resources
A-AGRI is a research group based at the University of Limpopo, South Africa, dedicated to advancing sustainable livestock production through animal genetic resources, genetic improvement and innovative technologies.
We focus on African animal genetic resources (AnGR), integrating animal breeding and genetics with artificial intelligence, machine learning, genomics, advanced statistics and farmer-centred approaches.
- Characterisation of indigenous animal populations
- Conservation and sustainable utilisation of AnGR
- Genetic improvement of livestock with farming communities
Est. 2019
Our lines of research
From the farm to the genome and back to farming communities.
01Characterisation of livestock
Phenotypic and genomic characterisation of animals.
02Genetic mechanisms
Identification of genomic regions and candidate genes for economically important traits.
03Machine learning & advanced statistics
Machine learning, data mining, artificial intelligence and advanced statistical models in animal production.
04Community-based livestock breeding
Design and implementation of community-based livestock breeding programmes.
Latest from the group
Ms Makwela (1st place) and Ms Mahlo (2nd place) received SAES awards at the Faculty of Science and Agriculture Research Day.
Dr Mathapo and Ms Makgopa received a scholarship to visit Japan for a staff/student exchange programme.
Ms Hlokoe received the prestigious DSTI–Prof Keolebogile Motaung Doctoral Fellowship from SAWiSA (South African Women in Science Awards).
Dr Tyasi advanced to Full Professor in Animal Breeding and Genetics at the University of Limpopo.
Ms Molabe and Ms Rashijane graduated with their PhDs.
Ms Mothiba received an Erasmus scholarship to visit the University of Malaga, Spain.
Celebrating our graduates
Honours, Masters and PhD graduates from the A-AGRI research group.
Study, research or partner with A-AGRI
We welcome Honours, Masters and PhD students, self-motivated postdoctoral researchers, and partners in animal breeding, genetics, genomics, AI and sustainable livestock production.
Visit or contact us
We are based in F-Block at the University of Limpopo, Turfloop campus, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Office
F-Block, No. 0008
University of Limpopo
Laboratory
F-Block, No. 0004
University of Limpopo