“We are all targeting the same farmer,” noted Mr. Raphael Msyali, Chief Agriculture Officer for Mzimba District. Meanwhile, Mrs. Everlister Chidothi, a representative of Traditional Authority Mlumbe in Zomba District, emphasized the need to reach more farmers. These statements, though seemingly contrasting, highlight a common goal from field days in Mzimba and Zomba: the necessity of a unified, collaborative approach
Small-scale farmers in the mid-hills of Nepal produce crops and vegetables primarily for their own consumption, with surplus only occasionally making its way to local markets. Participation of farmers, especially women and marginal farmers in agri-business and their connection to markets, has been notably low due to a lack of entrepreneurship skills and their capacity strengthening in business management. Recognizing
In Ethiopia, where food production and diversity are scant, the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, in collaboration with district office of Agriculture and other stakeholders in Lemo (Hadya Zone, Central Ethiopia region) and Basona Worena district (North Shewa Zone, Amhara region), are implementing and demonstrating home garden intensification. This initiative aims to ensure food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers
Baguio City, Philippines (May 27 to 31, 2024) – Agricultural experts convened for a week to explore innovative solutions for sustainable pest management. The workshop, co-organized by the Department of Agriculture (DA), the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and the Philippines Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), brought together 105 participants from various sectors to delve into advancing the potential of Biological
Agriculture players in Malawi have described the 2023/24 season as the toughest in a decade, with farmers facing drastically reduced and unstable rains. This has led to one of the highest crop failures and losses ever recorded, challenging traditional agricultural practices and highlighting the urgent need for new approaches and a deeper understanding of sustainable farming techniques. Innovative agricultural methods
CGIAR INITIATIVES Mixed Farming Systems Primary Impact Area Nutrition, health & food security Related Impact Areas
“There is no life without soils and no soil without life.” These words by Charles Kellong resonated with stakeholders at the one-day stakeholder consultative workshop on establishing a digital agronomy and soil Ag-Data hub for Malawi. This workshop aimed to locate and map potential sources of soil and agronomy data; confirm data sharing bottlenecks; and decide on strategies that would
CGIAR INITIATIVES Excellence in Agronomy Primary Impact Area Climate adaptation & mitigation Related Impact Areas