Will extreme weather lead to multiple breadbasket failures and threaten global food security?
Currently, 80% of the world’s people rely on just three agricultural commodities as primary food staples: Maize, rice, and wheat.
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Partnerships Powering AI Advances in Agriculture
The AI Agriculture Ecosystem Launch in Abu Dhabi showcased new AI technologies that strengthen farmers' resilience.
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Science under pressure: building resilient food systems through innovation and partnership in turbulent times
At the end of 2025, Juan Lucas Restrepo reflects on continued opportunities for applied research and development amidst a complex landscape, including proven models for innovation and sustainable food systems transformation.
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Why are more researchers now screened out of citations leaders' list? A highly cited Alliance scientist's view
The Alliance's Christophe Béné warns a ‘tsunami’ of dubious science potentially imperils a high-citation ranking system – particularly for young researchers. The organizers of the citation scorecard are similarly concerned.
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The hidden costs of gendered inequities: Findings from true cost accounting of cropping systems in Kenya
The cost of a tomato in Kenya cannot just be measured by the shillings reflected in the direct cost-based market price
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Charting a unified path to transform the small ruminant market in Mali
Sheep and goat value chains in Mali sustain millions of people, yet they continue to face pressures from climate variability, uneven animal health coverage, fragmented trade networks, and limited market access. To boost incomes, build resilience, and enhance product quality across the sector, CGIAR is supporting sustainable models that foster environmental protection and maximize productivity.
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A new phytopathology greenhouse for West & Central Africa
In Bambey, at the heart of Senegal’s groundnut basin, a phytopathology and crop improvement greenhouse, jointly managed by Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA) and CIMMYT, is ready to accelerate the development of improved crop varieties for millions across West and Central Africa.
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Crafting a national agenda for neglected and underutilized species in Ghana
Ghana has more than 70 documented neglected and underutilized species (NUS), but their status is insecure, and several species have experienced a loss of varieties, including plantain and yam.