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Youth in the highlands of Ethiopia have been encouraged to take up farming by participation in an Alliance-facilitated pilot scheme focused on small-scale irrigation.

Through extensive research and international collaboration, the Alliance supports work to make coffee production in Vietnam a sustainable source of prosperity for smallholder farmers

Among the many challenges posed by climate change and its impacts on agriculture, improving plant health faces numerous obstacles and yet holds perhaps the greatest potential for strengthening food systems and supporting small farmers in the world’s poorest countries. In view of this fact, the UN declared 2020 the International Year of Plant Health. Today – in the first of four CGIAR webinars on the topic – global… The post Protecting plants, protecting

A new employee-led group, formed to support and celebrate women in science and research at CGIAR, was recently inaugurated. Women in Science and Research (WIRES) aims to create a safe, supportive space for women to explore opportunities and excel in their chosen areas. WIRES is coordinated by volunteers from various CGIAR centers. Its mission: To increase the visibility of women

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