In a small village near Bonga, in Southwest Ethiopia, smallholder farmers rely on a mix of crop production and livestock to support their livelihoods. In this landscape, shaped by tradition, a woman in her sixties is leading change through ICARDA’s Community-Based Breeding Program (CBBP). Ayelech, whose name means “she became victorious,” has become a symbol of perseverance and possibility
The CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes (MFL) Science Program envisions landscapes that are biodiverse, productive, resilient, and low in emissions. In the 2025 season, the program is actively implementing interventions in several countries, building upon the work and successes of previous CGIAR Initiatives including Agroecology, Nature Positive Solutions, Work Package 3 of the Livestock and Climate Initiative, and the Environmental Health and
July 18, 2025. In 2023, cassava farmers in remote French Guiana watched in shock as their crops withered. They pulled dilapidated stems from the ground. Instead of unearthing massive root bunches, which are cornerstones of diets across South America, they found nothing larger than carrots. Local agencies (FREDON in French Guiana and Rurap in Brazil) informed on the scale of
As highlighted during the 2024 Global Child Nutrition Forum in Japan, integrating neglected and underutilized species (NUS) into school meal programs offers a promising pathway to transforming food systems so they better serve both people and the planet. These climate-smart, nutrient-rich foods not only enhance dietary diversity; they also support smallholder farmers and contribute to local food systems and economies. However, successfully incorporating these
The award ceremony took place during the 16th Edition of the International Cacao and Chocolate Show 2025, held this year under the theme “Cacao: Peru’s Heritage to the World”. On behalf of Evert, the medal was received by Marleni Ramírez, representative of the Alliance of Bioversity & CIAT in Peru. Along with Evert, Quirino Oliveira and Sixto Imán were also
Nairobi, 21 July 2025 (IITA) – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is deploying advanced data and AI driven modelling to boost soil nutrient management, soil health and improve farmer productivity in West Africa, a region experiencing recurrent nutrient depletion due to unsustainable farming practices and injudicious fertilizer use. Crops remove essential nutrients such as Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium
In a heartwarming blend of education, conservation, and commemoration, the IITA Forest Center recently hosted a two-day outdoor camping experience for students from two public secondary schools in Ibadan: Pade School of Science, Pade, and Community High School, Ajibade. This memorable camping, held 11–12 July, was fully sponsored by the Retrobeights, friends of the late Captain David Sewell—a revered figure whose legacy with
For years, the pungent smell of fish waste hovered above several Ugandan fishing communities, a constant reminder of pollution and neglect. While most passersby covered their noses to navigate the area, Simon Zaake saw potential. A trained forester with deep concern for the environment, Simon’s path changed the day he joined the ENABLE TAAT Compact, under the Youth in Agribusiness