June 9, 2022, Kathmandu, Nepal – Participants at a high-level meeting in Kathmandu have agreed on strengthened alignment between CGIAR and Nepal’s research and innovation agenda, with a commitment to support Nepalese institutions to respond to growing threats to food systems. The CGIAR Research Initiative Introduction and Stakeholder Dialogue held on June 9 also saw the inception of a concrete research
Aquatic food systems have transformative potential for sustainable development. They offer diverse solutions for tackling malnutrition, lowering the environmental footprint of our food systems and lifting millions of people out of poverty. Ultimately, a sustainable and equitable transition to aquatic food-based diets can deliver better outcomes for both people and planet. Read more
Kate Dreher, Data Manager at CIMMYT, presents to scientists, technicians, data management and support teams during the training on the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Susan Umazi Otieno/CIMMYT) Scientists overseeing breeding, principal technicians and data management and support staff from the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) learned about the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) at a
As we discussed in our previous post, fertilizer prices have increased drastically, +230%, since May 2020. Now—driven upward by supply disruptions stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict—they are nearing the peak reached in August 2008 during the last major food price crisis. Spiking fertilizer prices are likely to have major impacts on agriculture and food production—and thus, food security—around the world, as
Plantain (Musa spp.) is a staple food crop and a key source of income supporting the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, pests and diseases, synthetic chemicals, and climate variation threaten its production and productivity. A recent study titled “Subterranean Microbiome Affiliations of Plantain (Musa spp.) under Diverse Agroecologies of West and Central Africa” published in Microbial
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2022 as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA), with a suite of international and grassroots organizations taking place in celebrations and virtual events intended to highlight the contributions of small-scale fish workers around the world. Read more
Dried fish is a staple of food in Bangladesh. In the coastal South Asian nation, consumers largely prefer dried fish to fresh, representing a critical backbone of the country’s economy while providing life and livelihoods to millions. Read more
While climate change threatens food systems globally, African agriculture is particularly susceptible to its impacts. A new project is thus looking to build resilience into African food systems and buffer them from the worst impacts of climate change. Read more