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Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to developing computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI has applications in land restoration and soil health by providing data-driven insights and precision tools that improve decision-making. By helping to restore degraded lands and enhancing soil health, AI plays a crucial role in promoting integrated landscape management and combating the effects of

Pitch Day: Catalyzing Stronger Investor Relationships in Agriculture The CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator (CFSA) Pitch Day, held on November 14–15, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa, was a transformative event aimed at bridging the gaps between agribusiness founders, agribusiness innovations and investment. Under the theme Seeding the Future, the event provided a dynamic platform for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and ecosystem

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Department of Education of the Republic of the Philippines, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Korea co-hosted the Southeast Asia School Meals Coalition Summit in Siem Reap from November 18-20, 2024. Organized under the umbrella of the School Meals Coalition, the summit built on

There are many agro-advisory services, all vying for farmers’ attention in this age of information overload. In 2023 alone, the average person consumed nearly 74 GB of data per month – a testament to the age of attention economy. Kenya, with its rapidly growing digital landscape and young population, offers a unique lens into this dynamic. The gig economy thrives,

In Rwanda’s agricultural landscape, beans also play a crucial role. As the second most cultivated crop, they account for nearly 28% of the country’s total arable land. Smallholder farmers grow beans for both personal consumption and commercial sale, making them a vital crop for sustainable livelihoods, food security, and overall nutrition. Because of this, beans are not just a food,

GANSO Technical Services, is an organization founded in 2018 by Climate Focus and CIAT’s Tropical Forages Program, is pioneering sustainable livestock management in Colombia to meet new environmental, economic, and social demands. Through its innovative and holistic model promoting sustainable land use, GANSO demonstrates both environmental protection and economic viability, offering a replicable framework for livestock farming in other countries. The

As part of the Private Sector Incentives and Investments project (PSii), activities under the Agroecological TRANSITIONS program are being implemented in Ethiopia by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. The PSii project team presented and showcased the need for the development of Ethiopia’s National Agroecology Strategy (NAES) through their participation in the consultative workshop organized by the Ministry of Agriculture on

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT – in partnership with SoS Sahel Ethiopia, through the Diversification in East and Southern Africa (Ukama Ustawi) initiative – placed a groundbreaking focus on capacity building and market-oriented improved forage cultivation integration with land restoration efforts in the Hawassa Zuria District of the Sidama Region. The engagement exemplifies how environmental restoration and sustainable livelihoods can go