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A family photo of the panellists. (From left)  Mohsin Hafeez, Strategic Program Director for Water, Food and Ecosystems, IWMI; Chiyedza Heri, Founder and CEO, Ubuntu Alliance; Rachael McDonnell, Deputy Director General – Research for Development, IWMI; Mirriam Makungwe, Postdoctoral Fellow, Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture & Climate Information Services, IWMI; Mikail Haruna Daya, Founder, DINERCAB; Richard Kachungu, Co-Found, YEFI; and Karunakara ReddyMardi,

Climate change poses a significant threat to the agriculture sector globally, with the livestock industry being a key player in both contributing to and suffering from the impacts of climate change. A recent study conducted by L&C provided a closer look at how Kenyan dairy farmers perceive and are prepared to adopt climate change mitigation strategies. The research focuses on

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