Zambia’s largely rural population depends heavily on agriculture, with approximately 60% of households involved in farming and more than 50% relying on agriculture for their livelihoods. A notable crop is the common bean, particularly iron-rich beans, which were cultivated by over 287,000 farmers in Zambia in 2023. Iron beans are valued for their role in combating iron deficiency, especially among
African agriculture stands at a crossroads, grappling with challenges such as climate change, low adoption of innovation and ineffective agricultural policies. At the heart of the movement to address these issues is Dr. Robert Zougmoré – Principal Scientist at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and Director of AICCRA (Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa). He is dedicated to transforming the continent’s
Hundreds of millions of dollars in banana exports from Colombia are at risk due to a fungal disease best known as Tropical Race 4 (TR4). First detected in Asia in the 1990s, the Fusarium fungus that causes the disease arrived in Colombia in 2019, completing its inevitable global spread to South America, the last major banana production continent that remained
Senior political leaders and agricultural officials in the Doyogena region of Ethiopia visited a Private Sector Incentives and Investments (PSii) project site in October 2024 to see the impacts of employing sustainable agricultural approaches in Ethiopia. Spearheaded by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, the PSii project promotes agroecological practices that respond to climate change, ensuring that farming methods
Livestock production in Colombia has long been a pillar of the country’s economy, providing livelihoods for rural communities and ensuring a steady supply of beef to both domestic and international markets. However, as climate change intensifies and the call for more sustainable practices grows louder, this industry, like many others, must confront its environmental impact. One of the key contributors
In Rwanda, where agriculture is vital to a large portion of the population’s income, agrifood entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly aware of climate change impacts, and are taking steps to adapt. Sonia Umurungi from Green Dreams states: “Now I know more about carbon footprints, and I will try to produce more sustainably.” This commitment reflects the spirit of the Rwanda Adaptation
However, the situation in Malawi is changing. Agricultural producers, government agencies, research institutions and private stakeholders are coming together to enhance seed production and distribution. The Southern Africa Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) Rapid Delivery Hub has been a key component of Feed the Future’s efforts to strengthen local seed systems over the past three years. Supported by USAID, this initiative
La agricultura regenerativa – enfocada en restaurar, regenerar y revitalizar los ecosistemas agrícolas – se presentó como una solución a los desafíos ambientales que enfrenta el sector agropecuario. Los asistentes se adentraron en conceptos claves que resaltan la importancia de cuidar la tierra. La cebada, un cultivo vital para la industria cervecera del país, se convirtió en el protagonista de