An abbreviated version of this op-ed was first published by El Comercio in Peru on March 16, 2021. Versión en español a continuación. authored by Dr. Vivian Polar, CGIAR Gender Specialist, International Potato Center (CIP) The extremes of climate change and now COVID-19 have put Andean farmers at the sharpest end of the food system, and none more so than
The conservation of plant genetic diversity through germplasm conservation is a key component of global climate-change adaptation efforts. Germplasm banks like the maize and wheat collections at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) may hold the genetic resources needed for the climate-adaptive crops of today and tomorrow. But how do we ensure that these important backups are themselves healthy
A recent workshop on pest and disease modeling for crops was conducted for young scientists from various parts of India, by the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, and ICRISAT. The program included training on use of novel methods, data science and machine learning tools to predict pest and disease outbreaks for their timely management. Dr Prasanna Kumar, Coordinator of the
A recent workshop on pest and disease modeling for crops was conducted for young scientists from various parts of India, by the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, and ICRISAT. The program included training on use of novel methods, data science and machine learning tools to predict pest and disease outbreaks for their timely management. Dr Prasanna Kumar, Coordinator of the
On average, 43 percent of the agricultural labor force is made up of women, and in the least developed countries, two in three women are employed in farming. For International Women’s Day 2021 and beyond, CGIAR is celebrating women’s agricultural efforts and highlighting the important – but often underestimated – role of women in global food systems. CGIAR’s Innovations for Gender
ICARDA, on behalf of our exceptional scientists and partners, is thrilled to have won the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation (KIADPAI) in the Second Category: ‘Pioneering Development and Productive Projects.’ During an official virtual awards ceremony held on March 16 in Abu Dhabi, KIADPAI announced the five winners across four categories. ICARDA won the prize
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Gerald Kusaya, has said the Government of Tanzania is keen to strengthen collaboration with IITA in its ongoing efforts to develop the country’s agriculture sector. Kusaya was speaking to a delegation from IITA that had paid him a courtesy visit on 22 February at his offices at the Ministry of Agriculture headquarters in
The Andean region is the center of origin of many nutritious, diverse foods, including native Andean potatoes and grains such as quinoa, now popular in the growing global gastronomic scene. Chefs feature such native foods in creative, colorful dishes in upscale restaurants in the Andes and worldwide. Yet, many consumers are unaware of the source… The post Women Custodians Safeguard