With a large and highly urbanized population, high dependence on food imports, and water scarcity, Egypt is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries. For over four decades, ICARDA has worked closely with Egypt’s Agriculture Research Center (ARC) and the government of Egypt to enhance agricultural productivity and build resilience for farmers and communities on the frontline of climate change. On 17 July,
Industrial fishing is one of the world’s most physically strenuous, hazardous and deadly jobs. It is also one of the highest risk sectors for forced labor. A new paper led by WorldFish senior scientist Michelle Tigchelaar and an international team of researchers warns that climate change is set to make these conditions even more dangerous. Read more
Fishers at two recent fishers’ forums in Zanzibar said they needed better prices for their fish, as well as support and guidance to improve their catches. Organized by WorldFish, in collaboration with the Zanzibar Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (DFAD), ZAFIRI, and WIOMSA, the forums were the first of this type ever held in Zanzibar. Read more
Each year, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is responsible for an estimated 1.27 million deaths globally, with projections suggesting this could rise to 10 million annually by 2050 if no action is taken. The widespread misuse and overuse of antibiotics in human health, agriculture, and aquaculture have accelerated the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, threatening the effectiveness of modern medicine. In aquaculture, inappropriate
On Inhaca Island in southern Mozambique, a group of young people have been trying something new. With support from Eduardo Mondlane University, they’ve begun farming fast-growing seaweed species. And while production is going well, the challenge is turning it into income. Read more
The Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, held in New Delhi from 7–9 August 2025 under the theme “Evergreen Revolution: The Pathway to Biohappiness,” brought together scientists, policymakers, development partners, and farmer representatives from around the world to honor Prof. Swaminathan’s life and legacy and chart pathways for sustainable farming. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) contributed
By Dr. Eliud K. Kireger, Director General and Dr. Benjamin Kivuva, Assistant Director, Crop Improvement and Seed Systems Research Programs, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KARLO) In agriculture for development, collaboration networks play a vital role in the success of research. These networks thrive on the connections between researchers, private companies and public institutions, working together as a system.
By Godfrey Asea, Senior Principal Research Scientist, National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) In Uganda, the need for accelerated agricultural innovation is important and high to achieve increased productivity and national effort on agro-industrial exports. While the population grows rapidly, by close to three percent per year, agricultural productivity lags behind, putting pressure on environment and food security, nutrition, and income