Sharif Ahmed, Manik Debnath, and Humnath Bhandari Did you know that over 40 million people in coastal Bangladesh, particularly those residing in the lower Ganges Delta, face difficult farming conditions? Many of their lands suffer from soil salinity, which makes crop cultivation challenging. Farmers primarily grow rice during the rainy season and often leave their fields vacant during the
Bushra Humaira Dhaka, Bangladesh – In collaboration with CGIAR’s Scaling for Impact (S4I) Program, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships that promote the widespread adoption of rice-based innovations in Bangladesh. This includes initiatives such as the Cluster-based Farmer Field School model, Wife Husband Model, Dry-direct Seeded Rice, Nature-based soil fertility management, and Improved
Central America, particularly the dry corridor, is facing various threats from climate change. Water scarcity and unpredictable rainfall patterns are jeopardizing agriculture, rural livelihoods, and the sustainability of food systems. In response, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working for over a decade through its Water and Soil for Agriculture (ASA) program, in collaboration with local and national partners, to
Healthy Tray Seedlings Innovation Package and Scaling Readiness Workshop held on May 24, 2024, at icipe Campus. PHOTO-ICIPE The current state of affairs is the digital transformation that is shaping every sector across the world and agriculture is not being left behind. The OnLima platform is a system that enables farmers to access clean and high-quality seedlings through a USSD-based
With rapid urbanization, schools remain an untapped frontier for building a resilient urban food system. In 2024, a survey conducted by Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF) found that approximately 400 million children globally depend on school feeding programs addressing hunger and child malnutrition in around 148 countries. Currently, school feeding programs have grown significantly in Kenya, and according to Food
Globally, the population is rapidly rising, especially in urban settings, increasing demand for food. At the same time, climate change is affecting food security. Under the Food Frontiers and Security Program (FFSP) the International Institute of Agriculture (IITA) together with the World Vegetable Center have focused attention on the promotion and use of quality vegetable seedlings as the foundation for
Authors: Mosab Ahmed, Mariam Raouf , Khalid Siddig The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has triggered severe economic contractions, exacerbating poverty and unemployment while disrupting key sectors of the economy. A study published in the Journal of Development Studies comprehensively analyze the effects of the ongoing conflict in Sudan on the economy, household livelihoods
Thriving Landscapes, Vibrant Futures Blog Series #2 Sustainable landscape transformation will not happen at scale unless it makes economic sense for communities and investors. Recognizing this, the CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program places a key focus on markets and Business Models that reward nature-positive practices. The idea is to create more substantial incentives for farmers, businesses, and even consumers to