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LOS BAÑOS, Philippines, 24 January 2025 – The Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) is playing a key role in modernizing breeding programs across CGIAR, enhancing data management and decision-making for multiple crops. While initially designed to support staple crops like rice, EBS is now being integrated into the Alliance of Bioversity International – CIAT’s Forages Program, marking its first implementation within

by Bushra Humaira Sadaf, Md Abdul Haque, Abu Abdullah Miajy Sharif Ahmed, Humnath Bhandari This article highlights Dilip Kumar Roy’s journey from struggling farmer to successful entrepreneur, showcasing the power of sustainable farming and support. “People used to call me lazy and useless. I was unsuccessful in every aspect of my life and felt completely defeated,” says Dilip Kumar Roy,

by Veronica Mae Escarez In Odisha, incentivizing farmers who seek knowledge about agricultural insurance can motivate them to enroll and then be de-risked from the effects of climate changez In India’s state of Odisha, rice production amounts to about 11.9 million tons, dominating their total grain production of 14.1 million tons. Rice is widely cultivated in rainfed and is usually

by Bidhan Mohapatra, Ashok Kumar, and Virender Kumar Mrs. Supriya Das, a 49-year-old woman farmer from Bada Gumula village in Ganjam district, Odisha, has set a remarkable example of innovation and empowerment in agriculture. With the support of the IRRI and Government of Odisha Direct-Seeded Rice in Odisha (IRRI-GoO-DSR-Odisha) Project, she is revolutionizing the way her village approaches farming by

By Dr. Shalabh Dixit, Xenina Ibabao, Myrtel Valenzuela Aerial view of IRRI’s direct-seeded rice phenotyping facility at its headquarters in Los Baños, Philippines. IRRI has revolutionized rice breeding for direct-seeded rice (DSR) systems by establishing state-of-the-art phenotyping facilities in Kenya, India, and the Philippines. These hubs promote sustainability and climate resilience for smallholder farmers in Asia and Africa while speeding

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a pivotal moment for women’s rights globally. While the Declaration has undeniably propelled women’s empowerment across numerous nations, the journey toward gender equality in agriculture remains unfinished. Empowering women in agriculture is not merely a matter of fairness; it’s a critical step toward achieving broader sustainable development

A comprehensive study documenting the extensive adoption of CGIAR-supported agricultural innovations across Vietnam was presented at a high-level workshop in Hanoi. The study has identified notable breakthroughs achieved under the initiative, including improved rice and cassava varieties and the successful integration of new tilapia strains. The event, hosted by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the CGIAR Standing Panel

The Better Rice Initiative Cambodia (BRIC) was launched to foster national collaboration in tackling the interconnected challenges of agriculture, climate change, and food security. Ensuring farmers’ needs are addressed to close current gaps and shortcomings in adopting climate-smart rice cultivation practices is indispensable. Understanding farm activities and benefits from implementing MRV activities are important priorities. Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 16-21 February