What exactly is crop breeding? How does it work? And what does it take to develop a successful new variety? This guide explores some of the most common myths and realities about crop breeding: from why we need breeders to how varieties are developed, tested and ultimately planted in farmers' fields.
Fishing communities in Mongla, Bangladesh, are already adapting to intensifying climate risks, from cyclones and flooding to heat and salinity. Drawing on a community co-design workshop in Ulubunia, this blog highlights the strategies fishers and aquaculture households are using, the limits they face, and four priorities they identified for building stronger, locally led climate resilience.
Food systems already account for a significant share of carbon market activity, but major sources of farm emissions remain underrepresented. A new CIFOR-ICRAF analysis shows where carbon credits are concentrated, where the gaps remain, and what this means for smallholder agriculture.
ICARDA welcomes Dr. Nizar Haddad as its new Director General, effective 1 October 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter as it continues to advance science, innovation, and partnerships for more resilient dryland agriculture and stronger livelihoods.
What makes South–South cooperation last? This piece explores how adaptation, institutional capacity, reciprocity and enabling conditions can turn knowledge exchange into enduring partnerships that continue generating value long after individual projects end.
This year’s International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, marked on 29 September, comes at a time when cities are growing rapidly, food systems are under increasing pressure, and millions of people continue to struggle to access affordable and nutritious food.