Food security
Yield increases of staple crops have slowed, yet more food will need to be grown in the next 33 years than in the 10,000 years since the agricultural revolution began. Production and distribution will be challenged by population growth, dietary change, climate change and environmental decline. A diverse range of affordable and nutritious food – in particular, fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts – is limited in many markets, especially for the poor. Most of the growth in food required will need to come from increases in productivity across the food chain, and in harmony with the natural environment. Additionally, maintenance of active food markets and open trade are challenged. Food price crises have the potential to return in the future for various reasons including climate change, which increasingly creates correlated shocks in global and local food markets.
CGIAR and the Sustainable Development Goals
CGIAR research to improve food security and nutrition contributes strongly to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and targets for the 2030 agenda, to address:
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News
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ILRI marks World Food Safety Day 2023 with the launch of a report on improving food safety in informal markets
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)06.06.23-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
World Food Safety Day is celebrated on 7 June every year to raise awareness on…
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New study on pearl millet unveils opportunities for climate-resilient feed and forage
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)30.05.23-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
Pearl millet (Cenchrus americanus) is a staple crop that provides food for roughly 90 million…
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Science and advocacy: finding the right balance
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)30.05.23-
Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Over the last seven years, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has been testing a…
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Deep sowing of dry direct-seeded rice: cultivar differences in seedling establishment and grain yield
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)30.05.23-
Food security
In Asia, rapid economic growth has also caused a shift of labor from agriculture to…
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CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator Entrepreneur Spotlight: Afri-Farmers Market – Leveraging Technology to Empower Rural Farmers
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa26.05.23-
Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Entrepreneurship is not just about building a successful business; it’s also about using one’s s…
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The benefits of climate-resilient organic methods: A farmer’s success story
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)24.05.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
Harishankar has been using organic farming practices for the past 15 years and his farm…
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Events
Publications
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Livestock phenomics and genetic evaluation approaches in Africa: Current state and future perspectives
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)08.06.23-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
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New directions for tackling food safety risks in the informal sector of developing countries
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)08.06.23-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
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In search of a new tool for phenotyping tick resistance in cattle
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)02.06.23-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
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Felipe Fonseca: Director General de la Unidad de Planificación Rural Agropecuaria (UPRA)
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)01.06.23-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
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Inclusive diets within planetary boundaries
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)25.05.23-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
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Genomics-driven breeding for local adaptation of durum wheat is enhanced by farmers’ traditional knowledge
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)15.05.23-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
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