In May 2024, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners shared news of the first drone flights over rangeland animals in Africa to test whether this technology could help measure livestock methane. Now, the results have been published, and they show that drones deliver accurate, reliable methane measurements.
In October, the world convened in Des Moines for the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue under the theme “SOILutions for Security”, we are reminded that soil is far more than just what lies beneath our feet—it is the living foundation of resilient food systems, climate adaptation, biodiversity, nutrition and global stability. Yet many of the technical and agronomic advances in soil
As climate shocks intensify, ecosystems degrade, and governments struggle with mounting disaster bills, a quietly critical question is emerging in global sustainability circles: What does it actually cost to govern a landscape well? For years, research and investment have focused on the technical side of landscape management – new technologies, restoration methods, and farm-level innovations. But beneath every successful landscape
Farmers in Kenya are being trained to detect and manage Soybean rust – a devastating fungal disease which can reduce crop yields by up to 80 percent if left unchecked. Despite the severity of the disease, many farmers are unaware of Soybean rust and at worse, do not know how to effectively manage it. In Western Kenya, surveys have shown
By Bushra Humaira Sadaf In Bangladesh’s coastal districts, millions of people depend on a network of polders, embankments, canals, and sluice gates to protect their homes, farms, and livelihoods. These structures, built in the 1960s, cover over 1.2 million hectares and are crucial for agriculture, fisheries, and rural life.
In Bomet County, Kenya, where agricultural traditions run deep, two families and their farms are redefining what it means to farm with resilience and purpose. The two farms belong to Thomas and Emily Yebei from Rongena village and Richard and Nancy Koske from Leldaet village.
By James Allen IV, Naureen Karachiwalla, and Deboleena Rakshit November 24, 2025 When communities are asked to contribute their time or money to shared goals—like running a school meal program—the success of these efforts often depends on how people respond to one another’s choices.