In the wake of the escalating climate crisis, small-scale farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa face unpredictable weather patterns that threaten their yields, food security, and livelihoods. To address these challenges, the Enhancing Climate Change Resilience in East Africa (ECREA) project is working to empower farmers with Weather and Climate Information Services (WCIS) and agro-advisories. The ECREA project is funded by the
A One Health approach, coupled with community education and improved disease surveillance, can help to prevent future outbreaks of wild animal diseases in Southeast Asia, according to a recent research study published in Veterinary Quarterly (Mar 2025). The authors of the study reviewed a decade of published literature on wildlife zoonoses in Southeast Asia, a known hotspot for the emergence
As the world faces increasing environmental challenges, the need for sustainable livestock practices has never been more urgent. In response to this, a multi-disciplinary team of international researchers from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) have developed an integral framework for evaluating ecosystem services in
What do young people eat? Where do they eat? Why do they eat what they eat? The answers to these questions are shaped by their food environments: the collective economic, socio-cultural, physical, and political factors that influence food choice. Understanding how food environments are configured is helping our partners in Vietnam, Kenya, and Ethiopia identify opportunities and local solutions that
By Sarvesh Shukla, Anirban Nath, Neeraj Tyagi, Swati Nayak, Mosharaf Hossain While resistant to change and wary of risk, more and more rice farmers are taking small steps to adopt more sustainable cultivation methods such as direct-seeded rice, and they are discovering its economic benefits. Chandauli District, known as the Rice Bowl of Uttar Pradesh, has been grappling with a
In a significant demonstration of commitment to its partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone, IITA donated high-quality seeds and agricultural inputs to support the country’s food security efforts. Sierra Leone Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Henry Musa Kpaka, received the donation on behalf of the government from IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa,
On the second day of President Julius Maada Bio’s visit to the IITA-CGIAR, an esteemed assembly of policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and development partners gathered, all committed to shaping the future of agriculture in Africa. Under the theme “The Power of Improved Technologies and Public-Private Partnerships to Accelerate the Feed Salone Strategy,” discussions centered on solutions to drive food security and economic growth
by Anirban Nath, Sarvesh Shukla, Neeraj Kumar Tyagi, Swati Nayak, Mosharaf Hossain Farmers in Uttar Pradesh are driving the adoption of biofortified rice, improving nutrition and incomes through Seeds Without Borders. With better seeds, training, and market access, success stories like Durgawati Devi and Rajesh Singh show how a community-led approach can transform lives. Tackling Hidden Hunger with Nutritious Rice