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In the competitive setting of the “Sustainable Cocoa Innovation Challenge,” a program that brought together entrepreneurs committed to preserving forests and promoting peace in the cocoa industry, collaboration between government entities and research organizations such as the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, is vital. Two key figures, representatives of the British Embassy in Colombia

How does the Acceleration program differ from the Incubation program? The Acceleration program is the second component of the Business Acceleration for Youth project. The Acceleration program targets Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that have progressed beyond the business start-up phase and can no longer sustain growth solely through internal reinvestment. To maximize their growth potential, they need external investment.

In April 2022, India experienced its hottest recorded month in more than a century, a red flag for the monsoon-dependent country. India’s weather patterns, particularly drought and irregular rainfall, are increasingly generating lower farm yields. To mitigate these agricultural challenges, plant genetic resource (PGR) initiatives are being implemented to maximize the use of local genetic diversity, with a particular focus

The global agricultural sector and food systems face numerous challenges due to the rapidly changing landscape, including an increasing global population, climate change, and the irresponsible use of natural resources. Embracing innovation in our agri-food sector is key to a sustainable, healthy, and prosperous future. From precision farming to disease and drought-resistant plants, to food-tech and nutraceuticals, there are multiple

Rome, 31 October 2023 – CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) – an initiative powered by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT of CGIAR – and LVenture Group announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to co-design and execute initiatives aimed at scouting, accelerating, and funding early-stage agri-food and climate-tech innovations. The global agricultural sector and food systems

Trust in science is a profound and complex issue with far-reaching consequences. It influences not only how scientists work but also shapes society’s perception of science itself. Trust in science is the driving force behind the development and implementation of evidence-based solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. It forms the foundation of science-informed policy decisions and garners society’s support

Limited and blanket application of fertilizer is one of the main yield limiting factors of wheat in the Ethiopian highlands. Blanket recommendation of fertilizer application without considering soil, landscape, agro-ecology, and specific season leads to lower production and inefficient productivity. To address this problem, the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT has designed a site-specific and season-smart agroadvisory system called NextGen

These new materials exhibit high iron and zinc content, along with tolerance to drought, pests, and diseases, while also delivering superior yields compared to traditional beans. The benefits of bean varieties BIO103-SGA, BIO105-SGA, and BIO109-SGA were presented to coffee growers from across the country in Chinchiná, Caldas, offering them an excellent opportunity to generate additional income by intercropping these varieties