Researchers from the Alliance’s Artemis project developed mobile AI tools and farmer feedback systems in Tanzania and Colombia to transform how crop breeding responds to real-world smallholder needs. Across the Global South, crop breeding programs face a recurring challenge: the gap between improved varieties developed in research stations and the realities of smallholder farms. This mismatch is a byproduct
From June 9–13, scientists gathered to share ideas and innovations at Science Week: The Alliance’s annual event to exchange knowledge and accelerate collaboration around food systems research. This year’s conference took place in Vientiane, Laos, where the Alliance has a strong research and field presence. In this recap, we invite you to explore the emerging topics covered and hear from
In the global push to finance and scale nature-positive transitions in food systems, the conversation often revolves around capital, who pays for it and who receives it. But the real challenge goes deeper. Mobilizing funds is fundamental, but it’s not the only part of the equation. What matters just as much is ensuring that finance is aligned with national
In the small town of Nanga-Eboko, located in the Haute-Sanaga department at the heart of Cameroon’s Centre Region, a 42-member association called “Les Experts du Cameroun” has grown from a modest tree nursery into a regional model. Boosted by the digital MyFarmTrees project, their journey highlights how technical training, digital traceability, and cooperative spirit can tangibly impact landscape restoration and local livelihoods.
In Nkoemvone, a lush village in southern Cameroon, the bell of the public primary school now rings for young trees as well. Thanks to the My Farm Trees project, 31 native tree species — from the precious bubinga to the coveted sapelli — are growing under the careful watch of students organized into small watering brigades. Between geography lessons, these
On April 28th, 2025, a field visit in Rulindo District provided a visual comparison between two farming approaches: one based on timely planting using climate and weather information, and another planted later as part of a deliberate family strategy. The visit, organized by the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT and the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), aimed
Over 800 delegates gathered in Kigali Rwanda for ACAT 2025 to explore agri-tech solutions for Africa. They emphasized collaboration, farmer-centered innovations, and partnerships to drive sustainable agriculture and food security across the continent. Africa – home to 1.5 billion people – is approaching a critical threshold. Climatic shocks, soaring population growth, land degradation, and deep-rooted inequalities are converging to
As food systems transformation gathers pace globally, one question remains central: How do we measure people’s food environments that shape their food choices and health? In a newly published paper, we introduce the Nutrition-Sensitive Food Environment Index (N-FEI); a new, data-driven tool designed to assess food environments by linking food diversity, accessibility, infrastructure, and ultimately malnutrition risk. We used data