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CGIAR INITIATIVES Plant Health Primary Impact Area Nutrition, health & food security Related Impact Areas

CGIAR INITIATIVES Mixed Farming Systems Primary Impact Area Nutrition, health & food security Related Impact Areas

Bangladesh, where agriculture forms the backbone of livelihoods, the One CGIAR initiative on Mixed-Farming Systems (MFS) stands as a beacon of innovation and progress. Recently, a team comprising representatives from IRRI Bangladesh, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), and CIMMYT Bangladesh embarked on a comprehensive visit to observe the impact of MFS in Kishoregonj and Nilphamari

The role of agronomy advisories in Africa: A story from the farmer’s perspective. Hello, my name is Mrs. Mkhize, and I’m a farmer from the beautiful land of South Africa. I am sharing a bit about my journey and how this incredible advice we get through tools called the Agricultural Model Intercomparison Project (AGMIP) and GROWSMART has become my guiding

In a week-long intensive workshop, researchers, agricultural stakeholders, and early-career scientists from across Africa, Asia, and Europe gathered in Accra, Ghana, to equip themselves with powerful tools for combating climate change’s impact on agriculture. Organized by the CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy Initiative and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) West Africa, in collaboration with the Sustainable Intensification Mixed Farming System

With 15 percent of greenhouse gas emissions planet-wide, the livestock sector is at the center of conversations around sustainability of food production. Yet, discussions are often polarized and lack nuance. Contrary to general understanding, examples exist of diverse livestock systems with low environmental footprint, resilience to climate change, and capacity to respond to market demand, while meeting nutritional requirements and

Do you have cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, or groundbreaking ideas in agricultural technology, fertilizer or soil health? If yes, you are invited to submit papers for the Fertilizer and Soil Health Conference in Africa: Emerging Lessons and Evidence for Policy Guidance – Research & Policy Conference happening on March 27, 2024, hosted by the CGIAR Research Initiatives on National Policies and

I’m Wanjiku Guchu, and as the program manager for the Excellence in Agronomy Initiative, I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of innovation to transform lives. Recently, my journey led me to Cambodia’s Pouk District, Siem Reap Province,where I delved into the impact of our direct seeding technologies on local rice farmers.  Our day unfolded alongside a remarkable farmer Mr. Luon Heng,