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In a world where the well-being of 3.2 billion people is undermined by the degradation of land and ecosystems according to United Nations’ estimates, scientists have increased effort towards finding sustainable fixes. The situation is most difficult in countries like Ethiopia, which is under immense pressure from a rapidly growing population, increasingly frequent droughts, widespread poverty and lack of alternative employment opportunities.

Smallholder farming produces 50% of the world’s food and holds great promise for strengthening global food systems and improving livelihoods in the poorest countries. But climate change impacts are increasing the precarity of this occupation, exacerbating many challenges to agriculture, including the spread of crop pests and disease.  As the world shifts to address the many questions posed by climate change, researchers are focused on improving agriculture to anticipate… The post Pest management requires

As the magnitude, intensity, and frequency of weather extremes increases uncertainty and risks to livelihoods in developing countries, substantial research has been developed on the detrimental effects of weather shocks on the poor and vulnerable facing acute food insecurity. At the same time, empirical evidence on gender-specific impacts of such shocks on labor use in agriculture remains limited, although more studies focus on gender-differentiated experiences and

A recent workshop on pest and disease modeling for crops was conducted for young scientists from various parts of India, by the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, and ICRISAT. The program included training on use of novel methods, data science and machine learning tools to predict pest and disease outbreaks for their timely management. Dr Prasanna Kumar, Coordinator of the

A recent workshop on pest and disease modeling for crops was conducted for young scientists from various parts of India, by the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, and ICRISAT. The program included training on use of novel methods, data science and machine learning tools to predict pest and disease outbreaks for their timely management. Dr Prasanna Kumar, Coordinator of the

On average, 43 percent of the agricultural labor force is made up of women, and in the least developed countries, two in three women are employed in farming. For International Women’s Day 2021 and beyond, CGIAR is celebrating women’s agricultural efforts and highlighting the important – but often underestimated – role of women in global food systems. CGIAR’s Innovations for Gender

ICARDA, on behalf of our exceptional scientists and partners, is thrilled to have won the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation (KIADPAI) in the Second Category: ‘Pioneering Development and Productive Projects.’ During an official virtual awards ceremony held on March 16 in Abu Dhabi, KIADPAI announced the five winners across four categories. ICARDA won the prize

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Gerald Kusaya, has said the Government of Tanzania is keen to strengthen collaboration with IITA in its ongoing efforts to develop the country’s agriculture sector. Kusaya was speaking to a delegation from IITA that had paid him a courtesy visit on 22 February at his offices at the Ministry of Agriculture headquarters in