By Aditya K S[1], Bhuvana N[2] and Ravi Nandi[3] The phrase ‘scaling for impact’ has become a common term in agricultural development. While many scientifically sound technologies demonstrate promise in trials, few are widely adopted to make a real-world impact. The blame often falls on extension systems, but this is an oversimplification of the issue. In this blog, we argue
The 4th International Conference on Governance and Development (ICGD4) took place from July 30 to August 2, 2025, at Kasetsart University’s Bangkhen Campus in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference, organized by the College of Public Affairs and Development at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and Kasetsart University, served as a platform for exchanging ideas and fostering partnerships for
Representatives from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT met Ethiopia’s State Minister of Agriculture in Addis Ababa to strengthen collaboration on land restoration, soil health, agroecology, and data-driven agricultural transformation. In a high-level meeting held in Addis Ababa, a delegation from the Alliance – led by Director General Juan Lucas Restrepo, Africa Managing Director Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, and
Efforts to promote the adoption of new and improved agricultural technologies often focus on increasing yields. This is for a good reason. There is a large and persistent gap in agricultural productivity between low-income countries, especially in Africa, and the rest of the world. For example, according to FAO Stat, maize yields in the United States reached 11.1 metric tons per hectare in
The narrow alleys of Jerash Camp in Jordan. Photo: Maha Al-Zu’bi/IWMI By Maha Al-Zu’bi On a scorching August afternoon, children from the Jerash refugee camp in Jordan weave through narrow alleys, stirring clouds of dust that trap the sun’s heat. Walls radiate warmth long after sunset, and the small, compact housing units make summers even hotter and winters more prone to
Reducing global undernutrition remains one of CGIAR’s most pressing opportunities for impact. For two decades, HarvestPlus has led investments in breeding crops enriched with zinc, iron, and provitamin A, ensuring that nutrition traits reach millions of farming households. Today, as CGIAR redefines its strategic priorities, nutrition is no longer a niche add-on – it is moving to the core of
More than four years have passed since the first signs of Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) appeared in Peru. The fungus, scientifically known as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense TR4, was detected in 2021 in Piura, the country’s leading region for organic banana production. Since then, its presence in Piura has cast a long shadow over an industry that sustains
As climate change accelerates, developing countries face a critical crossroads: how to grow sustainably while contributing to global mitigation efforts. Integrating food and nutrition security into climate strategies is no longer optional, it’s essential. As developing countries follow their vision for development, they face a dilemma that may threaten their growth. While nations race to meet global climate targets