A new tool enables policymakers to measure the reach of biofortification programs
Biofortification programs have expanded rapidly worldwide, creating a need for reliable measures of how many people consume nutrient-enriched crops.
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Putting women at the center of agrifood transformation: Lessons from Odisha, India
Odisha has embedded gender equity into its development agenda, with extensive programs focused on women and nearly half of the state budget containing gender-responsive components
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Sustainable irrigation is nexus thinking in action
Small-scale irrigation drives the WEFE nexus. New tools in Pakistan, Mali, and Haiti show how balancing water, energy, and food ensures long-term sustainability.
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Breaking barriers: Making climate information accessible to every farmer
Climate services across Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda are being scaled through the ECREA project by strengthening local advisory institutions, training extension officers and farmers, and expanding communication channels like radio, SMS platforms, and community groups.
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Grain trader seed delivery model for groundnut in Tanzania: Mavuno Improvement for Community Relief and Services
Between 2024-2026 in Kagera, Tanzania, TARI, ACCELERATE and partners supported MAVUNO to pilot a grain trader-led seed model linking 921 farmers to improved groundnut seed and oil markets to boost adoption, productivity and reduce edible oil imports.
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School lunch goes local: home-grown procurement models deliver big returns in Africa
71.5 million African students are nourished by daily school meals. Home-grown school feeding (HGSF) programmes link these meals to smallholder farmers and local communities, yielding a ripple effect of increasing benefits.
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Bridging Global Biodiversity Goals and National Actions at SBI-6
The sixth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-6), held from 16–19 February under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), marked an important milestone in the lead-up to COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia, under the theme “Taking Action for Nature.” SBI plays a critical role in reviewing progress, strengthening implementation, and addressing the operational dimensions of the Convention and its Protocols.
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Scaling up crop insurance in Africa for climate resilience and agricultural transformation
Crop insurance can help smallholder farmers in Africa and elsewhere manage climate risk and stabilize livelihoods in the face of droughts and extreme weather. · Although insurance has evolved to become more affordable, further innovation is needed to ensure high-quality products that cover farmers’ needs. · Scaling coverage requires better product design, farmer education, and links to credit and inputs and in some cases smart subsidies.