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In Vietnam, simple changes in slaughterhouses and markets such as stainless-steel grids and better cleaning routines are helping reduce contamination in pork and improve food safety.

In May 2026, Zimbabwe joined the global community in commemorating the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026. The government used the occasion to renew national commitment towards sustainable management of rangelands and wetlands that underpin livestock production and announced plans to establish a two-hectare rangeland demonstration centre. The centre will serve as a practical learning hub for livestock keepers and community members.

How science, farmers, and industry came together to create affordable, healthier cooking oil alternatives in India

Nigeria is facing mounting climate variabilities that threaten food production, livelihoods, and child nutritional status. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, floods, and droughts are reducing agricultural productivity, particularly among smallholder farming households that depend heavily on rain-fed agriculture

In many parts of the world, pastoralism is sometimes misunderstood as a livelihood system of the past, associated with hardship, isolation, and vulnerability. In April 2026, in Madrid, Spain, young pastoralists from across the globe gathered to reclaim their narrative and shape a new vision for the future of pastoral communities.

Latin America’s agrifood systems are economically dynamic, generating jobs, exports, and foreign exchange, and driving regional growth

A delegation from Clemson University visited IITA headquarters from May 11 to 15 for a series of strategic engagements aimed at strengthening research collaboration in banana production and seed systems.

Convened with support from CGIAR’s Scaling for Impact program, the 10th CGIAR Advisory Committee Meeting in Dhaka reflected on five decades of CGIAR–Bangladesh collaboration — and how that legacy can shape the next generation of food-system innovation.