Central Asia is the point of origin for a wide diversity of fruit and nut trees; including many local and wild varieties that have not been scientifically documented. A new study has analyzed the ongoing role of home gardens in conserving this agrobiodiversity, which has provided a food safety net in times of food insecurity. Apple, apricot, walnut, pear and
As part of the Indonesian G20 Presidency, the Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) of the G20 countries organized a Technical Workshop on Climate that was hosted by the Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development (IAARD) in Bogor from 3-5 August 2022. The workshop focused on “Climate change and lessons learned on climate resilient agriculture from each G20 country
Our research team in Kenya has explored approaches in recent years including: Understanding people’s dietary patterns (what they eat and how often), recognizing the socio-economic factors that determine their food choices, promoting the use of locally available flora and fauna as a source of nutrition, and leveraging the natural connection between food and culture to improve nutrition in diverse populations
Back in March 2022, the CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform, the World Bank, IMPACT Lab, and partners launched the AgriTech4Morocco Innovation Challenge to scout and support agri-tech solutions that could improve the efficiency, equity, and environmental sustainability for the agriculture sector of Morocco while driving forward the goals of Generation Green Strategy 2020-2030. The Challenge targeted innovations that showed a
Five Latin American countries contributing towards achieving agricultural carbon neutrality by 2050. Latin America and the Caribbean is recognized as one of the region most vulnerable to climate change and variability. It is mainly affected by prolonged periods of drought and extreme precipitation, increasing flooding and the frequency of cyclones and hurricanes in the region. These adverse events are a
In quinoa’s ancestral homeland, farmers are revitalizing production of threatened varieties with small business partnerships and the support of local government. Our researchers report back with images from a field day in the Puno Region. On a crisp spring morning, approximately 100 farmers wait at the mountainous town of Huataquita. They have gathered from villages across the region of Puno
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) has just launched Melisa chatbot, an artificial intelligence system that provides agro-climatic forecasts. Available on Whatsapp, Facebook and Telegram, Melisa chatbot can be found and added as a friend on these social networks. Through the chat, members can ask her about what the weather will be
It is said that adults learn best by practice. Practical learning coupled with real life experiences whilst playing resonates well with learners across all age groups and has long lasting impact. The Happy Family Boardgame is a game developed for farming households. It is meant to help couples improve their joint decision-making, planning, farming practices and nutrition knowledge to