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Each year, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is responsible for an estimated 1.27 million deaths globally, with projections suggesting this could rise to 10 million annually by 2050 if no action is taken. The widespread misuse and overuse of antibiotics in human health, agriculture, and aquaculture have accelerated the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, threatening the effectiveness of modern medicine. In aquaculture, inappropriate

On Inhaca Island in southern Mozambique, a group of young people have been trying something new. With support from Eduardo Mondlane University, they’ve begun farming fast-growing seaweed species. And while production is going well, the challenge is turning it into income. Read more

The Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, held in New Delhi from 7–9 August 2025 under the theme “Evergreen Revolution: The Pathway to Biohappiness,” brought together scientists, policymakers, development partners, and farmer representatives from around the world to honor Prof. Swaminathan’s life and legacy and chart pathways for sustainable farming. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) contributed

By Dr. Eliud K. Kireger, Director General and Dr. Benjamin Kivuva, Assistant Director, Crop Improvement and Seed Systems Research Programs, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KARLO) In agriculture for development, collaboration networks play a vital role in the success of research. These networks thrive on the connections between researchers, private companies and public institutions, working together as a system.

By Godfrey Asea, Senior Principal Research Scientist, National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) In Uganda, the need for accelerated agricultural innovation is important and high to achieve increased productivity and national effort on agro-industrial exports. While the population grows rapidly, by close to three percent per year, agricultural productivity lags behind, putting pressure on environment and food security, nutrition, and income

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, particularly in developing countries, the challenge of balancing economic development with low emission becomes increasingly complex. As governments strive to meet commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions such as the Paris Agreement, the need to balance multiple priorities, from nutrition and food security to peacebuilding, is increasingly pressing. “This

by Jonathan Newby, Erik Delaquis, Luz Andrea Gomez, Adriana Bohorquez Cassava production in Mainland Southeast Asia is a multi-billion-dollar sector supporting the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers, rural communities, and national trade balance sheets. Productivity is essential when competing in the global starch and carbohydrate market against alternative feedstock for a range of food and industrial applications. This is

By Chiedozie Egesi, Executive Director/CEO, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Nigeria’s National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) is the only research institute in Africa fully dedicated to Root and Tuber Crop (RTC) breeding. These crops are vital staples for millions across the continent, making our work crucial to food security.   To amplify impact, NRCRI has embraced collaboration with CGIAR