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Breakthrough cultivar ICPV 25444, developed through speed breeding, tolerates temperatures of 45°C during summer growth. It is the first of its kind in the world, and a boon to India, offering resilience amid intense summer temperatures. In a significant advancement for Indian agriculture, scientists at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) have developed ICPV 25444—a first-of-its-kind pigeonpea cultivar that

Juergen Voegele & Yvonne Pinto “Have you had your rice today?” In Viet Nam, this everyday greeting reflects just how central rice is to life—so essential that the day doesn’t truly begin until people have eaten a few mouthfuls. Half of humanity eats rice. But behind the ubiquitous staple lies a mounting crisis. The global rice industry is experiencing

The Philippines launched a pilot program combining satellite-based crop insurance and weather-informed agro-advisories to enhance climate resilience and risk management for Filipino rice farmers, with plans for nationwide scaling. Los Baños, Philippines (9 June 2025) – The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice), Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the International Rice Research

WorldFish today launched the CGIAR Asia Digital Hub at its headquarters in Penang, Malaysia, establishing a regional powerhouse for digital innovation in food, land and water systems across Asia. A flagship initiative of CGIAR’s global Digital Transformation Accelerator, the Hub will test, incubate and scale digital public goods that support sustainable food production, climate resilience and inclusive development. Read more

Europe imports more than 50% of Honduras’s export coffee. But the Bloc’s impending deforestation-free rules challenge many smallholder farmers. A new tracing platform is already helping hundreds of producers avoid being shut out of this critical market.

From February to May 2025, 68 students aged 9 to 12 were part of something truly transformative: a hands-on educational journey into the world of neglected and underutilized species (NUS). Supported by the Alliance as part of the EU-funded SUSTLIVES project and guided by a dynamic team from the NGO Forge Arts trained by Association Watinoma, these children became gardeners,

Versão em português For over five decades, both organizations have cultivated a strong relationship grounded in shared interests, technical complementarity, and a mutual commitment to advancing more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive agri-food systems. Today, the relationship between Embrapa and the Alliance enters a new phase. A joint technical workshop was held to identify priority areas for scientific exchange within

Nairobi, 9 June 2025 (IITA) – Hidden toxins are poisoning Africa’s staple crops and climate change is accelerating the crisis. Aflatoxin – a naturally occurring poison produced by certain fungi, especially Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus – is contaminating staple crops, posing a risk to food security, health and trade. About 25% of the crops produced in tropical and subtropical