In the lean seasons, stored food supplies are low and food prices rise. Seasonal availability calendars reveal that lean seasons are actually a peak season for many vegetable species. Creative use of vegetables as essential rather than secondary foods could be a solution for diversifying diets. What to do when local food stocks are depleted? In Africa, periods of food
AgriLLM is a pioneering initiative that harnesses the power of large language models (LLMs) to accelerate digital transformation in agriculture. By integrating artificial intelligence with agricultural expertise. AgriLLM aims to empower farmers, extension agents, researchers, and policymakers with context-aware, multilingual, and user-friendly tools. As part of this journey, DTA and IRRI organized two writeshops: a virtual session on 25 April
At Stockholm Food Forum 2025, a side event will spotlight how regenerative agriculture, and agroecology can reshape food systems to deliver for both people and the planet. By restoring soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and reducing emissions, these approaches go beyond sustainability and aim to strengthen rural livelihoods and make diverse, nutrient-rich foods more accessible and affordable. The session will bring
On Friday, August 5th, 2025, the Adaptation Atlas Data Storytelling Challenge officially launched on Zindi, marking a bold step toward reimagining how climate data can be transformed into knowledge that directly strengthens the resilience of African farmers.
India’s water systems are under increasing pressure from widespread over-exploitation by agriculture, which consumes 80% of the country’s fresh water.
In an effort to build a more connected and intelligent global agricultural research ecosystem, CGIAR convened a Data Harmonization Workshop from June 17–20, 2025, at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico. The primary goal of the workshop was to develop a practical framework for making data across all CGIAR Centers FAIR—Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. This effort is driven by increased
For many Pacific countries, access to locally available, diverse, and nutritious foods remains an uphill battle. With rising sea levels and frequent cyclones on one hand and transport and infrastructure limitations on the other, nations like Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are grappling with malnutrition. The persistent burden of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition underscores the need for rural communities to
Agriculture sustains humanity, but it also leaves a growing ecological footprint. Alongside climate change, agricultural pollution is now responsible for an estimated 14% of global biodiversity loss. This hidden crisis is reshaping ecosystems, water resources, and even human health; often in ways that remain unrecognized in policy and practice. The 8th International Farming System Design Conference (FSD8), held in Paris