A major step in the development of resilient guinea grass – a cornerstone in the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT’s tropical forages breeding program – has been reached with the release of the crop’s reference genome. It was sequenced by Corteva Agriscience using combined Pacbio HiFi, Bionano and Hi-C sequencing technologies and funded by Crops to End Hunger
Sustainable agricultural mechanization contributes significantly to the development of value chains and food systems as it has the potential to render pre-planting, postharvest, processing, and marketing activities and functions more efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly. However, to fully realize the benefits of mechanization, proper machinery maintenance is essential to ensure its longevity and optimal performance, which is needed for both
by Sugandha Munshi, Amit Srivastava,R.K.Sohane, Anil Kumar Yadav ,Rajesh Kumar ,Prakashan Veetill, Vikram Patil, Paneerselvam,Sonam Sherpa and Virender Kumar By 2050, feeding a projected population of 9.1 billion will become necessary. This will require an increase in food production by 70% between 2005-2007 and 2050 with developing countries needing to double their production. Achieving this goal demands innovations and collaborative
Nairobi, Kenya – Building on the momentum of February’s inaugural hackathon, a team of biometricians and quantitative genetics experts from CGIAR Centers gathered this month for a week-long hackathon focused on advancing Bioflow, CGIAR Breeding Analytics Pipeline, and setting priorities for 2025. Launched in the second quarter of 2024, the Breeding Analytics Pipeline is a game-changing tool designed to optimize
Mechanizing crop breeding stations is critical for optimizing the trialling and nursery processes in sub-Saharan Africa and ultimately speeding up the delivery of improved crop varieties. Any operations can be mechanized, from field preparation, to planting, harvesting, and seed processing. Equally important is equipping operational staff with the skills to efficiently operate machinery and conduct high-quality trials that yield reliable
Each year, nearly one-third of the food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally. In the poorest regions, food loss and waste severely reduce food availability, driving up prices and limiting access to food for low-income households. The livelihoods of farmers and producers are also at risk when food must be sold at lower prices or discarded because
What is just transition in the context of climate change? A just transition seeks to ensure that the substantial benefits of a transition to a low-emission, carbon-neutral economy that is needed to stabilize our climate systems and halt climate change are shared widely by ensuring that those who stand to lose economically, in the short term due to this transition
This blog post was orginally published on CIPotato.org Millions of children across Africa, particularly those living in areas plagued by drought and unpredictable weather, constantly struggle to get enough healthy food to thrive. Poor diets can have devastating consequences, leading to stunted growth, increased illness, and even death. In Kenya alone, nearly 1 in 5 children under 5 years suffer