News Overview

The CGIAR Board has appointed H.E Hailemariam Dessalegn Boshe, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, as its first Chair.

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face a unique set of dietary and nutritional challenges. The region’s nutrition transition—population-wide shifts from traditional diets to more processed, unhealthier foods—began decades ago, well before countries in Africa and Asia that are now undergoing similar changes.

Early career researchers in South Africa are invited to a fully funded three-day Spring School exploring climate, peace and security through interdisciplinary learning, practical training, fieldwork and regional networking. Applications close 14 August 2026.

Pastoral livelihoods depend on more than roads and buildings. From livestock routes and climate information to veterinary care and water infrastructure, connected services are essential for resilient rangelands and thriving pastoral communities.

AI models continue to grow in size and sophistication while many of the world's agricultural data gaps remain unresolved, particularly in the Global South, where better data could have the greatest impact.

Startups and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for support to scale technology-driven circular economy solutions in Ghana's agriculture and textile sectors. Joining the challenge gives you the chance to refine, test and scale your agri-tech solution in one of West Africa’s most dynamic ecosystems.

IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food Policy Report—which received the American Agricultural Economics Association’s (AAEA) Quality of Communication Award on July 27—continues to spark discussion about the future of food systems and the role of evidence-based policymaking.

Agricultural research institutions do not need to control last-mile delivery. They do not need to build a multitude of apps. They do not need to become platform companies. Instead, their most important contribution is to help the wider innovation ecosystem understand farmers better.