Teachers in eastern DRC are being trained to use beans as tools for better nutrition, resilience, and women’s empowerment, bringing nutrition education, demo plots, and community change to schools through the B4WE project. The skies of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have witnessed decades of conflict and hardship that have taken a heavy toll, but amidst such struggles,
In eastern DRC, women are reclaiming land through the B4WE project, using biofortified beans to fight malnutrition, gain economic independence, and foster peace. Farming is now a path to healing, empowerment and lasting community transformation. Once marked by displacement and silence, the fields of Masisi are now alive with purpose. In this post-conflict corner of the eastern Democratic Republic
In Machinga, Malawi, Mphatso Kapito went from a failed poultry start to leading Destiny Lay Farms, thanks to training and a grant from the Business Acceleration for Youth project. Mphatso Kapito still remembers the smell. Dead chickens rotting in makeshift coops, his farming dreams literally rotting in the heat of Machinga. He had lost everything, his savings, his confidence, and
ICARDA, represented by Director General Aly Abousabaa, and Jordan Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI), represented by Dr. Jihad Al-Mahamid, Secretary-General of MWI, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to intensify cooperation on water and agricultural resource management and strengthen Jordan’s capacity to adapt to drought and climate change challenges. In Jordan, the world’s second most water-stressed country, limited rainfall
Farmer John Malika and experts from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT showcased how Brachiaria grass is boosting incomes and livestock resilience in Makueni, Kenya, proving that livestock forage can be a profitable and sustainable alternative to traditional crops. Forget traditional cash crops for a moment. In Makueni County, farmer John Malika champions a surprising source of wealth:
Tanzania’s agricultural sector holds immense potential for economic transformation. Often cited as one of East Africa’s most promising investment frontiers—the country has one of the world’s youngest populations, with most youth involved in farming. However, the sector faces persistent challenges including climate risks, outdated agricultural practices, and limited access to finance and technology. In response to these issues and
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are a powerful tool for transforming agriculture, and nowhere is this more evident than in the global effort to create a sustainable, low-emission rice sector. While low-emission rice is physically identical to its traditional counterpart, the enabling environment—the policies, market incentives, and collaborations that support its production—is what truly sets it apart. The International Rice Research Institute
Women farmers in Walana village, Pakistan, are turning farm waste into a valuable resource thanks to a compost-making training organized under the ICARDA–U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fertilize Right (FR) project. This practical training equipped women with innovative techniques to reduce chemical fertilizing, improve soil health, and create a new source of income. From 3–4 September 2025, in partnership with