Improved forages allow for increased yields in meat and milk production and improved mitigation and adaptation of livestock systems to climate change, as they are more tolerant to adverse weather conditions such as prolonged droughts. They are also a good strategy for climate change mitigation as they produce more biomass of higher quality and reduce the use of space for
The two-day forum, hosted by Kasetsart University’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics on 18-19 April, sought to share capacities and provide graduate students and young researchers with opportunities to actively contribute towards enhanced food security, improved nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and food systems transformation in the region through good and quality research undertakings. Following a nine-point implementation plan, Huynh underscored
Agricultural credit, used as a tool for rural development, comes with high transaction costs, information asymmetries, and high interest rates, making accessibility difficult in rural areas of countries like Colombia, where the agricultural sector is still underdeveloped. Despite efforts to mitigate these challenges, there are still considerable gaps in credit access in rural Colombia. An example of this is the
At the heart of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) lies a simple yet profound concept: applying the principles of the periodic table – the cornerstone of chemistry – to the realm of food. Just as the periodic table organizes chemical elements based on their properties and interactions, the PTFI seeks to categorize and understand the biochemical components of
According to the 2023 Outcome Impact Case Report, the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) has facilitated the release of over 650 new bean varieties, in 31 African countries, which have reached more than 42.7 million farmers (58% of whom are women), thus significantly improving nutrition, health, food security and economic status. More than 275,000 school-age children (51% girls) in Tanzania,
Thanks to the collective efforts of global citizens and scientists, the Musa Germplasm Information System (MGIS) has reached a significant milestone. As detailed in an article from the Database peer-reviewed journal, and coincidentally released on the Biodiversity Day, the leading resource for banana genetic diversity data has expanded significantly. Thousands of observations have been sourced from multiple digital platforms, including iNaturalist, GBIF,
Durante 30 años, hemos estado comprometidos con la investigación que empodera a los agricultores de Centroamérica, especialmente en Nicaragua, proporcionándoles herramientas innovadoras para la mitigación y adaptación al cambio climático, para la restauración de paisajes, para el mejoramiento de cultivos y para fortalecer los medios de vida en las comunidades rurales.
A diverse diet is a healthy diet. Research has shown that increasing the number of species and varieties we grow and consume can deliver a full range of nutrients and benefits to nourish human health. This is particularly urgent because our food systems fail to provide the nourishment we need. Food diversity in production and consumption has reached an all-time