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“Food is becoming a powerful symbol of social change: a transdisciplinary arena where science, economy, society, technology and politics influence one another.” – Francesca Grazioli, Alliance Researcher on biodiversity for food and agriculture Demands for food systems transformation and greater social justice are increasing at all levels, ranging from popular protests to international negotiations. Policies are emerging; however, have we

Angola has recently adopted AClimate as an essential tool to support public sector decision making in agriculture and food security. The platform generates specific agro-climatic information that contributes to the strategic planning and effective management of these sectors in the country. Angola has recently adopted AClimate as an essential tool to support public sector decision making in agriculture and food

For the last two years, the CGIAR Research Initiatives Gender Equality (HER+) and Ukama Ustawi (UU) have been driving the inclusive uptake of climate-adaptive technologies in the agri-food system space in Kenya. Here we explore some of the results so far: Empowering Women in Agriculture Our collaborative research efforts lie in our commitment to gender equality and social inclusion. HER+

Different genes provide disease resistance Increasingly, private industries are investing in breeding new bananas for the export market that are climate-resilient, disease-resistant, and more nutritious. Scientific tools such as our high-throughput phenotyping platforms, which select varieties that are hardy and well-adapted for local climate conditions, are useful to boost (pre)breeding. Recently, genetically modified bananas were cleared for markets in Australia

Small-scale farmers face many risks such as erratic rainfall, pests and diseases, and volatile input and output prices. These risks significantly impact the farmers’ livelihoods often leading to decreased yields and incomes. Risk management strategies such as crop insurance have the potential to cushion farmers against the risks and shocks. However, adoption of crop insurance is hampered by high premiums,

Climate change and deforestation are leaving an clear mark on our planet, and cattle is not exempt from this reality. Responsible for a significant percentage of greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss, cattle farming faces a crossroads: to change, or to risk irreversibly damaging our environment. In Colombia, a new approach to cattle farming is taking shape. The ‘Policy for

The short answer: Yes! Discover how drones can help overcome agricultural challenges in Sri Lanka’s cascade landscapes and build a mutually beneficial partnership between young researchers and smallholder farmers in the region of Anuradhapura. There’s a reason why aerial shots are so captivating: they reveal a perspective we aren’t used to, and that we most likely can’t experience ourselves. They

Key Information: The Venture Science Doctorate (VSD) was launched by Deep Science Ventures (DSV) in 2022. The VSD is the world’s first STEM PhD focused explicitly on venture creation, transforming diverse, high-potentials into high-impact founders. Juan Lucas Restrepo, Director General of CGIAR’s Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and Global Director of Partnerships and Advocacy at CGIAR celebrates the new