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The technology promises to accelerate the development of rice varieties that meet consumer preferences, enhance nutritional value, and contribute to global food security.   By Dr. Rhowell Tiozon and Glenn Concepcion Over 3.5 billion people, particularly in Asia and Africa, rely on rice for a significant portion of their caloric intake every day, making its quality and nutrition critical for health and

A farmer in his green manure field in Rangpur, Bangladesh. (Photo credit: Bappy Kumar, IRRI) By Sharif Ahmed, Abdullah Miajy, Manik Debnath, and Humnath Bhandari Did you know that most agricultural soils in Bangladesh are low in organic matter, with levels less than 1–2%? This is below the ideal range of 3–5% required for soil fertility. The main reasons for low

In early 2025, CGIAR received a grant from the Gates Foundation to develop AgPile, a FAIR, federated and collaborative data platform that references and organizes access to datasets from CGIAR, its Centers, and partners. The project, led by CGIAR Digital Transformation Accelerator, facilitated by IFPRI, has since been rebranded as Fairgrounds, with an emphasis on FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable)

Driven by the AL-INVEST Verde Program and funded by the EU, the EU-Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Agri-Food Dialogue was launched as a technical exchange platform between the two regions. The initiative aims to foster mutual learning, the articulation of good practices and the co-design of solutions that support the sustainable transition of the cattle sector. The second EU–LAC Agri-Food

Rangelands are vast and often overlooked ecosystems, spanning over half the Earth’s land surface. They are critical for biodiversity conservation, ensuring food security, and supporting the livelihoods of millions. Recognizing this vital role, a Rangeland Stewardship Council (RSC) is being established by the Sustainable Fibre Alliance and partners to develop and promote a global standard for responsible rangeland management to

By Kristin Davis, Eliot Jones-Garcia, and Niyati Singaraju August 26, 2025 Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) applications—which produce text, images, code, and other content based on surfacing patterns in vast datasets—promise many benefits for agrifood systems (e.g., reaching more people at less cost, availability around the clock, real-time data). One promising area for gen AI is agricultural extension services. Gen AI

Driven by the AL-INVEST Verde Program and funded by the EU, the EU-Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Agri-Food Dialogue was launched as a technical exchange platform between the two regions. The initiative aims to foster mutual learning, the articulation of good practices and the co-design of solutions that support the sustainable transition of the cattle sector. The second EU–LAC Agri-Food

Rangelands are vast and often overlooked ecosystems, spanning over half the Earth’s land surface. They are critical for biodiversity conservation, ensuring food security, and supporting the livelihoods of millions. Recognizing this vital role, a Rangeland Stewardship Council (RSC) is being established by the Sustainable Fibre Alliance and partners to develop and promote a global standard for responsible rangeland management to