News Overview

Sandra Milach, CGIAR’s Chief Scientist, visit to the Alliance showcased how integrated food and land systems—linking agrobiodiversity, climate action, landscapes, and inclusive innovation—drive scalable impact and build resilient, healthier food futures.

Timor-Leste is eating more fish than ever before. The country’s first national survey on fish consumption shows people now eat an average of 8.7 kilograms per person per year, up from an estimated 6.1 kilograms* in 2011.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) signed a new memorandum of understanding in January 2026 to deepen research collaboration across crop and livestock systems in Africa and Asia.

Through AICCRA and CGIAR support, Kenya Agricultural Observatory Platform (KAOP) has been enhanced with a national AgData Hub integrating diverse data sources (climate, soil, market, crop info) to provide advisories to over 700,000 farmers to boost productivity and strengthen resilience.

Aquaculture is at the forefront of global calls to transform food systems to make them healthier, more sustainable and fairer.

The livestock sector is a critical pillar of Kenya’s economy and rural livelihoods, contributing significantly to food and nutrition security, household incomes and employment.

Research examines the factors influencing these important crops' future performance, and makes recommendations for policymakers to ensure that banana, cassava, beans and rice continue to play a key role in global food security and agricultural economies through 2050.