The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is offering a new set of elite, improved maize hybrids to partners in eastern Africa and similar agro-ecological zones. National agricultural research systems (NARS) and seed companies are invited to apply for licenses to pursue national release of, and subsequently commercialize, these new hybrids, in order to bring the benefits of the
CGIAR CONTRIBUTORS A4NH, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, CCAFS, CIFOR-ICRAF, CIMMYT, FTA, IWMI, WLE TYPE OF INNOVATION Biophysical science Genetic (varieties and
Nairobi, Kenya, January 26 2021—Gender equality is rightfully elevated to a top priority in a new research and innovation strategy launched by CGIAR today. The strategy will guide CGIAR over the next decade in its efforts to produce science and innovations that transform food, land and water systems during the climate crisis. Women make up an integral part of food
Plant breeder Dr. Jolien Swanckaert is part of a team committed to revolutionizing plant breeding and deliver new varieties of sweetpotatoes that grow well, taste good, deliver better nutrition, and meet the needs of farmers and consumers alike. Recently, she sat down with CIP communication specialist Vivian Atakos to share insights on how information is… The post SweetGAINS in Sweetpotato
Governments must act on the vast benefits of conservation and support the rights of people living in biodiverse landscapes to re-establish environmental equilibrium and protect humanity from the consequences of climate change and biodiversity loss, a new report states. The Global Landscapes Forum and the Youth in Landscapes Initiative teamed up to publish seven biodiversity policy recommendations and eight guidelines for implementation
BY KIBROM A. ABAY, GUUSH BERHANE, JOHN HODDINOTT AND KIBROM TAFERE Multiple studies have documented the negative impacts of COVID-19 on the poor and vulnerable. Over the past decade, rigorous evaluations have shown Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) yielding positive results in addressing household poverty and food insecurity in the low-income districts it targets. As the pandemic suddenly raised
Nairobi, Kenya, January 26 2021—Gender equality is rightfully elevated to a top priority in a new research and innovation strategy launched by CGIAR today. The strategy will guide CGIAR over the next decade in its efforts to produce science and innovations that transform food, land and water systems during the climate crisis. Women make up… The post Gender research rightfully
Uganda is the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa, with about 1,425,040 people who mostly sought refuge from South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi. The continued influx of refugees into the country confronts people and host landscapes with severe challenges, such as large volumes of biomass required for energy and building material. Consequently, woodlands have come under pressure,