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by Bushra Humaira Sadaf, Ahmad Salahuddin, Gio Karlo Evangelista, Manoranjan Mondal On World Water Day 2025, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) highlights the critical need for research-driven solutions in rice farming to optimize water use. As the global population rises and freshwater resources become increasingly scarce, investing in water-efficient technologies is one of the most essential interventions for sustaining

On March 18 and 19, 2025, more than 70 representatives from the partner institutions of the Colombia Agroalimentaria Sostenible project gathered at the Bioversity-CIAT Alliance Campus for the First CAS 2025 Results Fair. This event aimed to share the progress and achievements in climate change mitigation and adaptation in Colombia’s agricultural sector. Additionally, it served as a space for analysis

In the drought-prone counties of Machakos and Makueni, Kenya, a small but powerful innovation is transforming lives—Nyota bean, a drought-resistant variety introduced by the Pan African Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) under the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. Faced with erratic rainfall and limited resources, women farmers like Phoebe Mwangangi and Agnes Kioko are leading the way in climate-smart

by Rhowell Jr. Tiozon, Erstelle Pasion-Uy, Shem Gempesaw, Joel Tolentino, Alisdair R. Fernie and Nese Sreenivasulu IRRI researchers have discovered that pigmented rice sprouts (PRS) with superior haplotypes are rich in antioxidants and beneficial fatty acids that have enriched antioxidant and anticancer properties. This research opens up possibilities for developing nutrient-rich rice varieties with improved health benefits by identifying the

The African Centre of Meteorological Application for Development (ACMAD) and The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance climate information services for African farmers and communities. This partnership brings together two organizations with complementary strengths and continental reach. ACMAD stands as the only continental climate research

Leaders from the CGIAR Science Program on Better Diets and Nutrition (BDN) will actively participate in CGIAR Science Week, engaging in various sessions to contribute to the overall goal of advancing science and innovation for food, land, and water systems transformation. Their involvement will support CGIAR’s mission by sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and driving discussions on sustainable solutions that address

Overcoming policy, finance, and technology supply constraints to unleash small-scale irrigation in Nigeria Bringing human-centered design to smallholder agriculture. The post Overcoming policy, finance, and technology supply constraints to unleash small-scale irrigation in Nigeria appeared first on IFPRI.

Water is indispensable in agriculture, accounting for approximately 70% of global freshwater use. It is used for irrigation, livestock, and processing agricultural products. However, at the same time, 3.2 billion people lie in one-fourth of the world’s crops (mainly rice, wheat, and maize), where water supply is severely stressed or highly variable. The growing demand for food, increased competition for