A farmer in his green manure field in Rangpur, Bangladesh. (Photo credit: Bappy Kumar, IRRI) By Sharif Ahmed, Abdullah Miajy, Manik Debnath, and Humnath Bhandari Did you know that most agricultural soils in Bangladesh are low in organic matter, with levels less than 1–2%? This is below the ideal range of 3–5% required for soil fertility. The main reasons for low
In early 2025, CGIAR received a grant from the Gates Foundation to develop AgPile, a FAIR, federated and collaborative data platform that references and organizes access to datasets from CGIAR, its Centers, and partners. The project, led by CGIAR Digital Transformation Accelerator, facilitated by IFPRI, has since been rebranded as Fairgrounds, with an emphasis on FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable)
In a fragile balance, how do we protect a staple that feeds billions? LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (19 August 2025) — The global rice market plays a central role in food security, trade stability, and rural livelihoods across much of Asia and Africa. In recognition of its importance, the 2025 Council for Partnerships on Rice Research in Asia (CORRA) Science
In a fragile balance, how do we protect a staple that feeds billions? LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (19 August 2025) — The global rice market plays a central role in food security, trade stability, and rural livelihoods across much of Asia and Africa. In recognition of its importance, the 2025 Council for Partnerships on Rice Research in Asia (CORRA) Science
Southeast Asia’s appetite for animal-sourced foods is growing rapidly, but ruminant livestock farmers across the region are hitting a hard limit: there simply isn’t enough quality feed to go around. Without change, this shortage will hold back productivity, rural incomes, and the sustainability of livestock systems. A recent study covering Vietnam, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Laos, and Thailand has laid out the
It all began in a modest kitchen in Bukavu, a vibrant city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). There, Babunga Véronique Bienfaite started quietly experimenting with flour blends driven by a mother’s love. Her young son’s health was struggling, and after months of worry and seeking help, she discovered the heartbreaking truth: he was allergic to some ingredients
Kenya has taken a landmark step in strengthening its livestock sector and advancing regional integration through the first-ever mapping of its national livestock routes. In May 2025, the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) project, together with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development, convened a three-day national livestock route mapping
The Uganda Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries (MAAIF) has adopted PigSmart platform resources to support the training of veterinarians and farmers and expand the adoption of pig farming as a livelihood option for smallholder farmers in the country. The PigSmart platform gives up-to-date information for extension service providers, while delivering multimedia solutions directly to farmers. The materials are