By Dyutiman Choudhary, Narayan Khanal, Santosh Nepal, Sanju Koirala, Timothy J. Krupnik In Nepal, maize is the second most important crop after rice in terms of area, production, and yield. Despite strong demand, government prioritization, and the availability of improved technologies, maize production remains low. The value chain is poorly coordinated, and access to support services is limited. Fragmented and
By Eisen Bernard Bernardo Drought and extreme heat are threatening the livelihoods of poor farmers around the world, who often rely on rain-fed agriculture. A potential solution is climate-resilient irrigation, a game-changing practice that helps farmers produce more crops with less water, even in the face of erratic rainfall. This sustainable approach can boost agricultural productivity, strengthen economies, and potentially
By Aditya K S[1], Bhuvana N[2] and Ravi Nandi[3] The phrase ‘scaling for impact’ has become a common term in agricultural development. While many scientifically sound technologies demonstrate promise in trials, few are widely adopted to make a real-world impact. The blame often falls on extension systems, but this is an oversimplification of the issue. In this blog, we argue
The 4th International Conference on Governance and Development (ICGD4) took place from July 30 to August 2, 2025, at Kasetsart University’s Bangkhen Campus in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference, organized by the College of Public Affairs and Development at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and Kasetsart University, served as a platform for exchanging ideas and fostering partnerships for
By Sumaya Tabassum, Khondker Murshed-e-Jahan Highlights: South–South collaboration aims to strengthen capacity to scale hatchery-based SIS seed production system for nutrition-sensitive aquaculture across Asia and Africa. Hands-on demonstrations highlighted scalable genetic innovations and sustainable seed dissemination models. Knowledge sharing across regions reinforces the potential for local adaptation of SIS breeding protocols. Why Hatchery Based SIS Seed Production Matters Hatchery-based mass
In Viet Nam rice is more than a staple crop—it’s a cornerstone of life and a major driver of the country’s economy. But its cultivation also accounts for a significant portion of the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly methane. To meet its climate commitments, outlined in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Viet Nam needs a reliable way to measure,
The Clearinghouse Established 6 years ago, funded by the Gates Foundation in support of the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s TAAT (Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation) flagship program, the Clearinghouse has proved a very effective scaling mechanism to drive CGIAR technology scaling across 34 African countries. Second, the Clearinghouse has demonstrated its ability to leverage AfDB’s Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) grants
By Daniela Arce Gómez, Communications Coordinator, Climate Action Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, and regional communications focal point for the CGIAR Scaling for Impact program in LAC; Ana Carolina Rodríguez, Scaling Innovation Specialist (CIP–Peru); and Juan Sebastián Rivas, Senior Research Associate. In the world of agricultural research and food systems, there is