by Veronica Mae Escarez In Odisha, incentivizing farmers who seek knowledge about agricultural insurance can motivate them to enroll and then be de-risked from the effects of climate changez In India’s state of Odisha, rice production amounts to about 11.9 million tons, dominating their total grain production of 14.1 million tons. Rice is widely cultivated in rainfed and is usually
by Bidhan Mohapatra, Ashok Kumar, and Virender Kumar Mrs. Supriya Das, a 49-year-old woman farmer from Bada Gumula village in Ganjam district, Odisha, has set a remarkable example of innovation and empowerment in agriculture. With the support of the IRRI and Government of Odisha Direct-Seeded Rice in Odisha (IRRI-GoO-DSR-Odisha) Project, she is revolutionizing the way her village approaches farming by
For many women, farming is more than just a livelihood: it’s a path to financial independence and better health for their families. In regions where malnutrition and economic instability remain challenges, the Nyota bean is tackling both of these by providing a high-value, nutrient-dense crop. By growing and selling the beans, women are securing better incomes, investing in their farms,
As part of the Facilities Upgrade and Mechanization Improvement, a CGIAR-Crops to End Hunger project funded by Germany through GIZ, the CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Ghana’s leading agricultural research institution, has received a significant boost with the inauguration of a refurbished building. The upgraded facility enhances working space and provides solar-powered cold storage. This system will support the Institute’s storage of
Escrito por: Randolph von Breymann, Iniciativa de Investigación del CGIAR sobre Resiliencia Climática (ClimBeR) En un mundo donde los espacios para el debate y las negociaciones internacionales sobre el futuro de nuestro planeta han estado dominados por los intereses de grandes Estados y corporaciones, la voz y presencia de líderes indígenas es hoy más urgente que nunca. En noviembre de
Press Release: February 20, 2025 A new study published in Advances in Nutrition critically examines the effectiveness of Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) in diagnosing or screening for inadequate growth in children. GMP tracks children’s growth through regular measurements (usually weight) plotted on a growth chart. This information is used to support promotional activities, including personalized counseling sessions for parents. Conducted by researchers from
The CGIAR Nature-Positive Solutions Initiative made considerable progress in Burkina Faso. Activities with women’s groups, schools and climate-challenged smallholders established new frameworks to promote nature-positive activities and research. This report highlights NATURE+ activities across three years in Burkina Faso and looks ahead at the Initiative’s continued work in the CGIAR Research Portfolio 2025-2030. Read the Country Report: Nature+ in Burkina
CGIAR’s Nature-Positive Solutions Initiative took significant strides in Colombia. Identification of neglected and underutilized crops (NUS), the groundwork for a community seed bank and helping farmers move away from extractive farming and toward nature-positive practices were highlights. Strong collaborations fostered growth for bioeconomy startups. This report covers NATURE+ in Colombia and its continued work in the CGIAR Research Portfolio 2025-2030.