While high-level policy discussions are crucial, the true measure of a livestock master plan lies in its impact on the ground, which requires effective implementation. A recent learning visit to Tanzania by officials from Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, facilitated by the livestock master plan team of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), offered powerful insights into how strategic
Breakthrough cultivar ICPV 25444, developed through speed breeding, tolerates temperatures of 45°C during summer growth. It is the first of its kind in the world, and a boon to India, offering resilience amid intense summer temperatures. In a significant advancement for Indian agriculture, scientists at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) have developed ICPV 25444—a first-of-its-kind pigeonpea cultivar that
Juergen Voegele & Yvonne Pinto “Have you had your rice today?” In Viet Nam, this everyday greeting reflects just how central rice is to life—so essential that the day doesn’t truly begin until people have eaten a few mouthfuls. Half of humanity eats rice. But behind the ubiquitous staple lies a mounting crisis. The global rice industry is experiencing
The Philippines launched a pilot program combining satellite-based crop insurance and weather-informed agro-advisories to enhance climate resilience and risk management for Filipino rice farmers, with plans for nationwide scaling. Los Baños, Philippines (9 June 2025) – The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice), Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the International Rice Research
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As he leaves his role as President of the African Development Bank Group, we pay tribute to Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, for his extraordinary contributions to African agriculture and to CGIAR. A visionary leader and tireless advocate for smallholder farmers, Dr. Adesina has long championed the power of science, innovation, and partnerships to drive agricultural transformation. Through initiatives such as
The CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) is pleased to present The State of the Agri-, Food-, and Climate-Tech Innovation Ecosystem in Morocco, 2025—an in-depth look at the country’s growing innovation landscape and its potential to address pressing agricultural challenges. Over the past two decades, Morocco’s agricultural sector has undergone a significant transformation, characterized by the expansion of irrigated land,
In Senegal, the future of agriculture no longer depends solely on the whims of the climate: it is now embodied in a 180-page document—the Climate-Smart Agriculture Investment Plan (CSAIP). Developed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock (MASAE) in collaboration with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT under the AICCRA project, the plan was politically validated in Diamniadio. Amid climate