Want some specific examples of crop wild relatives used in breeding? See the new page ”Why CWR” on the global CWR project site. We provide nine examples of contributions to pest and disease resistance, salinity tolerance, and yield, nutrition and v…
Archive for July, 2013
Información Climática puesta al Alcance de los Agricultores
Información Climática puesta al Alcance de los Agricultores Este video presenta la experiencia de CCAFS en Kaffrine, Senegal con los agricultores. Apprender más: http://www.ccafs.cgiar.org
Solution in sight for maize streak virus disease
A recent study confirmed a “new maize planting strategy” can after all alleviate feed shortages by ensuring a constant supply of fodder for livestock without compromising grain quality and quantity. Led by ILRI scientist Ben Lukuyu, the study put s…
Good fisheries policies help the poor
Fish is a key source of nutrition, income and food security for millions of poor and vulnerable people around the world.
Nepad, WorldFish sign aquatic development agreement
The WorldFish and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (Nepad) have teamed up to promote aquaculture in Africa, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to realise “the untapped development potential” of the continent’s aquatic syste…