ICARDA’s new lightweight version of its Raised Bed Machine (RBM) is revolutionizing smallholder farming by making groundbreaking technology and agri-approaches more accessible and efficient. The raised-bed machine, first released in 2019, was designed by ICARDA scientists and manufactured locally. It efficiently creates furrows for even water distribution and sows crop seeds between these furrows to maximize sunlight exposure. The
The fragile ecosystem of the Aral Sea Region of Uzbekistan faces significant agricultural challenges due to soil salinity, drought, heat, and frost. Government policies have tried to address these abiotic stresses threatening food security and fodder crop production, but more effective interventions are needed. Therefore, ICARDA and the Karakalpakstan Research Institute of Crop Husbandry (KRICH), with generous support from the Food and Agriculture
In a significant development for Syria’s agricultural sector, the National Committee for New Varieties, chaired by the Minister of Agriculture, has officially released a new bread wheat variety named Cham 12, developed and tested by ICARDA in collaboration with the General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research (GCSAR). The Cham 12 variety (Code name: Douma 64453 by GCSAR) originated from ICARDA
Pulses, the unsung heroes of the agricultural realm, embody a crucial protein source and exhibit remarkable resilience to environmental stresses like drought, heat, and cold, making them a pivotal crop in India’s agricultural landscape. Pulse crops emit fewer greenhouse gases and serve as carbon sequesters, distinguishing them as a climate-friendly and strategically essential crop for the nation. ICARDA has delivered
With support from the African Development Bank’s Agricultural Research for the Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC) and Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation (TAAT), ICARDA and the Department of Research and Specialist Services (DRISS) developed and released a bread wheat variety named SAVE (pronounced SA’-Ve, after a river of the same name). In a continent grappling with food
With support from the African Development Bank’s Agricultural Research for the Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC) and Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation (TAAT), ICARDA and the Department of Research and Specialist Services (DRISS) developed and released a bread wheat variety named SAVE (pronounced SA’-Ve, after a river of the same name). In a continent grappling with food
CGIAR’s Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands takes center stage as we approach UNFCCC COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) is a partner-led initiative that addresses the agri-challenges posed by climate change, desertification, and water scarcity in drylands to generate resilient livelihoods by promoting climate-smart agriculture, conserving biodiversity, enhancing
Despite their vital contribution to agriculture, rural women frequently face significant barriers to accessing essential resources, including land, credit, and agricultural services. Yet they are vital to sustaining agri-food systems, particularly in the Global South. On International Day of Rural Women, we honour rural women for their invaluable contributions to advancing agriculture in the face of accelerating climate change.