At the end of 2025, Juan Lucas Restrepo reflects on continued opportunities for applied research and development amidst a complex landscape, including proven models for innovation and sustainable food systems transformation.
The cost of a tomato in Kenya cannot just be measured by the shillings reflected in the direct cost-based market price
Ghana has more than 70 documented neglected and underutilized species (NUS), but their status is insecure, and several species have experienced a loss of varieties, including plantain and yam.
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil marked a pivotal moment for global climate policy, shifting the focus from negotiating ambition to establishing concrete implementation pathways. At the sidelines of this landmark gathering, Vietnam's experience in food systems transformation emerged as a compelling example of how countries can move from high-level commitments to operational change.
In Bambey, at the heart of Senegal’s groundnut basin, a phytopathology and crop improvement greenhouse, jointly managed by Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA) and CIMMYT, is ready to accelerate the development of improved crop varieties for millions across West and Central Africa.
First in a series of blog posts reviewing IFPRI’s work and its impacts over a half-century.
Knowledge exchange and business model scaling towards a sustainable transformation of rice straw from a waste product into a valuable asset were the key focus areas of the recent Learning Alliance Workshop in Vietnam.
IWMI and CGIAR’s DTA hosted a consultation workshop in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing together the AI Champions from 11 CGIAR centers to take the next steps in integrating AI responsibly and effectively across food, land and water systems.