In a collaborative effort to enhance pastoral livelihoods and regional economic stability, the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) program is partnering with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) and the governments of Ethiopia and Kenya to create national maps of livestock routes in the two countries, the first
IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food Policy Report reflects on 50 years of progress and examines priorities for food policy research in the run up to 2050. Washington, DC | May 28, 2025 — As the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) marks its 50th anniversary, the Institute launches today the 2025 Global Food Policy Report, Food Policy—Lessons and Priorities for a Changing World, a
Agricultural systems are changing quickly, and modern tools are essential to maximize productivity. To make informed decisions, farmers and researchers need the help of agricultural tools to provide them with accurate and precise input data. Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are one such tools. Using drones for agricultural research requires careful planning and clear procedures to
NOAKHALI, Bangladesh (10 May 2025) — To accelerate the adoption of high-performing rice varieties, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) jointly organized a Crop Cafeteria Field Day at the BADC Subarnachar farm in Noakhali. The initiative aimed to provide a scientific yet participatory platform for varietal assessment. Since 2019, IRRI and BADC have
Can Tho City, Vietnam (April 9, 2025) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) held a conference to review the initial outcomes of the One-Million-Hectare High-Quality and Low-Emission Rice Program (1mHa Program). Early findings indicate lower production costs, higher yields, and increased farmer income, signaling a step forward for sustainable rice farming in the Mekong River Delta (MRD). According
HYDERABAD, India (01 May 2025) – To accelerate the adoption of newly released, high-performing rice varieties in India, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) convened a national-level gathering of the country’s key rice seed system stakeholders at the Seed Accelerator Meet 2025 in Hyderabad. The event aimed to strengthen India’s rice seed delivery ecosystem by enhancing coordination between research institutions
Can Tho, Vietnam (April 8, 2025) — The Mekong River Delta, Vietnam’s leading rice-producing region, generates over 24 million tons of rice straw annually. Despite its potential as a valuable agricultural biomass, about 70% is either burned or returned to the soil, resulting in resource loss and higher greenhouse gas emissions. Such challenges were addressed at a recent forum in
From 4-6 March 2025, evaluation specialists and practitioners from across the globe gathered for 2025 joint evaluation conference: International Development Evaluation Association (IDEAS)/New Development Bank (NDB) Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) Conference, at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy. Through 36 selected panels and roundtables, nine professional development workshops, and contributions