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Director General’s Representative, ILRI Ethiopia – Internal CGIAR Advertisement

[…] and Organizational Development through our recruitment portal http://ilri.simplicant.com/  before 13th August 2021. The position title and reference number: DGR/08/2021 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application. We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ILRI does […]

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Data sharing and ontology use among agricultural genetics, genomics, and breeding databases and resources of the Agbiodata Consortium

Over the last couple of decades, there has been a rapid growth in the number and scope of agricultural genetics, genomics and breeding databases and resources. The AgBioData Consortium (https://www.agbiodata.org/) currently represents 44 databases and resources (https://www.agbiodata.org/databases) covering model or crop plant and animal GGB data, ontologies, pathways, genetic variation and breeding platforms (referred to as 'databases' throughout). One of the goals of the Consortium is to facilitate FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data management and the integration of datasets which requires data sharing, along with structured vocabularies and/or ontologies. Two AgBioData working groups, focused on Data Sharing and Ontologies, respectively, conducted a Consortium-wide survey to assess the current status and future needs of the members in those areas. A total of 33 researchers responded to the survey, representing 37 databases. Results suggest that data-sharing practices by AgBioData databases are in a fairly healthy state, but it is not clear whether this is true for all metadata and data types across all databases; and that, ontology use has not substantially changed since a similar survey was conducted in 2017. Based on our evaluation of the survey results, we recommend (i) providing training for database personnel in a specific data-sharing techniques, as well as in ontology use; (ii) further study on what metadata is shared, and how well it is shared among databases; (iii) promoting an understanding of data sharing and ontologies in the stakeholder community; (iv) improving data sharing and ontologies for specific phenotypic data types and formats; and (v) lowering specific barriers to data sharing and ontology use, by identifying sustainability solutions, and the identification, promotion, or development of data standards. Combined, these improvements are likely to help AgBioData databases increase development efforts towards improved ontology use, and data sharing via programmatic means. Database URL https://www.agbiodata.org/databases.

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Sentinels of Social Transformation in Borneo

We often think about man’s effect on the environment nowadays. We rarely stop to think about man’s effect on man. Tracking the state of the world’s forests over the decades is, of course, extremely important, but what about the forest communities – are they also flourishing? Indeed, you could make a case that any forest […]

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AfricaRice: Assistant (e) de Recherche en Agronomie

Assistant (e) de Recherche en Agronomie Réf : GSS/06/BIOV-CIAT/2021/01 Le Centre du riz pour l’Afrique (AfricaRice) recrute pour « Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT »’ un(e) Assistant(e) de Recherche en Agronomie qualifié(e) qui sera basé(e) à Tambacounda, au Sénégal. Il/elle travaillera sous la supervision du Spécialiste de l’Agriculture et du Changement Climatique. À propos […]

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Tropentag 2023 conference highlights equitable food systems transformation

Washington, DC, USA – The annual Tropentag conference, a premier interdisciplinary event focusing on tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management, and rural development, will take place from September 20 to September 22, 2023, in B...

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Genebank Team Assistant, CGIAR (Montpellier or Rome)

[…] compliance with requirements and formalities established by the national immigration law of the country where they stay and carry out their working activity.   Applications Please apply online through the website (https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/) no later than 8 February 2023, attaching a curriculum vitae, motivation letter, both in English, and contact information (e.g. names, email address) […]

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Ahmed Amri: From Morocco to Syria … and back again

Name a tune and chances are Ahmed Amri can sing it for you. If he doesn’t know the lyrics, then tell him once and he’ll add the tune to the extraordinary musical library in his brain. But Ahmed isn’t a professional singer – not yet, at least – he’s a gifted plant genetic scientist who […]

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AfricaRice: Assistant (e) de Recherche (Socio-économiste)

Assistant (e) de Recherche (Socio-économiste) Réf : GSS/06/BIOV-CIAT/2021/02 Le Centre du riz pour l’Afrique (AfricaRice) recrute pour « Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT »’ un(eAssistant (e) de Recherche (Socio-économiste) qualifié(e) qui sera basé(e) à Tambacounda, au Sénégal. Il/elle travaillera sous la supervision du Spécialiste de l’Agriculture et du Changement Climatique. À propos de Alliance […]

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Climate change to adversely impact grain production in China by 2030

February 13, 2018 IFPRI Blog Man Li Climate change to adversely impact grain production in China by 2030 Modeling shows climate change-driven drought and warming will drive down yields of rice, wheat, and corn.

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Field Research Technician – Nursery and Seed Production

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT® (www.cimmyt.org), is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries, and through offices in Africa, Asia and Latin Amer...

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Have ESR-sponsored training courses stimulated uptake of ecosystem service science?

[…] participants used ecosystem service concepts or applied IEAM tools more if they attended an IEAM training course. For this, we asked all training participants to complete an online survey about their familiarity with ecosystem services pre- and post-training, their application of IEAM tools, difficulties faced, benefits generated from the trainings and interest in future […]

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Colombia – Priority Country for New Research Initiatives at CGIAR, the Largest Global Agrifood Research Network

The new CGIAR Portfolio will be presented on October 10-11 in Bogotá. The Research Initiatives focus on emission mitigation, sustainable livestock, positive solutions for nature, excellence in agronomy, breeding, genebanks, plant health, and policies on these issues.  Bogotá, Colombia, October 5, 2022 – Today, when the effects of climate change are already evident, science seeks to […]

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Gender-responsive genomic selection on farmer’s fields for accelerating genetic gains

This study used gender-intentional participatory approaches to address the challenges of low genetic correlation and lower genetic gains for small-scale bean producers in sub-Saharan Africa.

By Eileen Nchanji, Teshale Assefa, Eliud Birachi, Lutomia Cosmas, Nasser Yao, Fabiano Mlalila  

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Transforming Kenya’s Food Systems and Establishing a Science-Policy Interface

Key messages The Government of Kenya has prioritized a bottom-up approach and seeks innovative policy solutions to food systems while working closely with national and international research organisations such as the CGIAR. Digitalization and a vibrant national and international food policy research community in Kenya provide an opportunity to support policy- and decision-makers with state-of-the-art […]

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Associate Officer, Performance and Monitoring (Rome, Italy)

[…] confirmation of registration from the Registrar’s Office (Anagrafe) Or non–EU citizens holding a valid Italian work permit (permesso di soggiorno per lavoro subordinato)   Applications Please apply online through the website (https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/) no later than 7 May 2024, attaching a curriculum vitae, motivation letter, both in English, and contact information (e.g. names, email address) […]

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Consultant – TAAT Rice Compact Coordinator

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA) TECHNOLOGIES FOR AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (TAAT) PHASE II TAAT RICE COMPACT AFRICA RICE CENTRE (AfricaRice) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES SECTOR: Agriculture CONSULTANCY SERVICES: Compact Coordinator- Rice Financing Agreement reference: 2100155041681 Project ID No. P-Z1-AA0-139 Position reference: CONS/DFCS/2023/26 _______________________________________________________________________ This request for expression of interest (REOI) […]

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After 10 years, Triple S has brought back sweetpotato to us

1st Amburse Kebele in East Badewacho district was once known as a prolific sweetpotato growing kebele in the Southern region of Ethiopia; Southern Nations and Nationalities Peoples Region (SNNPR). This changed 10 years ago when farmers lost planting material due to the combined effect of extended drought, pests and diseases. For more than a decade, […]

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NPS desde New Delhi: Integración de Género e Interseccionalidad en las Políticas Agrícolas colombianas

Read the blog in English En la conferencia internacional “De la investigación al impacto: hacia sistemas agroalimentarios justos y resilientes”, celebrada en New Delhi del 9 al 12 de octubre del 2023, Fanny Howland investigadora de la Alianza de Bioversity y el CIAT, en el marco de la Iniciativa de Políticas y Estrategias Nacionales (NPS, […]

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Wellness ERG launches with discussions on mental health and mindfulness

[…] possible mental and physical health? Why does that matter? And why is this important to CGIAR’s leadership? These questions and more were answered on Thursday during the online launch of a new employee-led resource group (ERG) to promote and maintain wellness at CGIAR. “When we are more content, we are more productive in our […]

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Field Research Technician

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT® (www.cimmyt.org), is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries, and through offices in Africa, Asia and Latin Amer...

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Hari Upadhyaya: The fearless breeder in the genebank

As a young man growing up in the village of Shiwala in India’s Uttar Pradesh, Hari Upadhyaya set some lofty goals for himself. “One day,” he told himself, “I will become a plant breeder. And one day, I will publish a paper in Crop Science.” Hari attained, and indeed surpassed, the aspirations of his youth […]

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What are people saying on Twitter about #ClimateSecurity? CGIAR’s Climate Resilience Initiative tracks the conversation

[…] in public digital spaces. It forms part of efforts by Carneiro and colleagues at CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security to develop a digital research strategy that digs into online data and digital interactions to gain insight into subjects that don’t necessarily show up in traditional research approaches. “We’re at the intersection of computer sciences and […]

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Food taxes, farm subsidies and GM crops: new ‘how-to’ guide launched for tailor-made food policies

PRESS RELEASE Food taxes, farm subsidies and GM crops: new ‘how-to’ guide launched for tailor-made food systems policiesFirst of its kind sourcebook provides step-by-step guide to ensure food and agriculture policies have the best chance of success according to national and local contexts.  October 10, WASHINGTON D.C. – A new tool will help governments customise […]

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Stakeholders challenge norms constraining women in agri-food systems

In a world experiencing rapid climate change, harmful gender norms play a significant role in limiting women’s abilities to build economic resilience needed to respond and adapt to the challenges created by unprecedented climate change. It is essential for women to take their place in co-designing solutions for building economic resilience. Studies have confirmed that […]

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Research Assistant II (Leuven, Belgium)

[…] The selected candidate will support the establishment of different current, and future climates in a high–throughput growth chamber called the “BananaTainer” and will assist to operate the online transpiration monitoring phenospex platform in the greenhouse. Bioversity International Transit Center Leuven is a home for the international banana collection and is internationally considered as the […]

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Precision agriculture with Francelino Rodrigues, Post Doctoral Research – Precision Agriculture, CIMMYT

[…] the means to access new and expensive technology.  He is currently working on a public-private project using remote sensing data assimilation and crop modeling to build an  online platform that farmers can use freely in their fields to make crop management decisions. “Since I arrived at CIMMYT I have been exposed to a global network […]

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Logistics Assistant

[…] included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number: REF: LA/CIMMYT/07/24 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com on or before 28 March 2024. CIMMYT/ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or […]

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Diagram links physiological traits of wheat for yield potential

Researchers build on existing source-and-sink model to map complex interaction of traits that determine wheat yield throughout its growth cycle, as a guide for breeding and future research.

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CONSULTANT – TAAT RICE COMPACT PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA) TECHNOLOGIES FOR AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (TAAT) PHASE II TAAT RICE COMPACT AFRICA RICE CENTRE (AfricaRice) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SERVICES SECTOR: Agriculture CONSULTANCY SERVICES: Compact Accountant- Rice Financing Agreement reference: 2100155041681 Project ID No. P-Z1-AA0-139 Position reference: CONS/DFCS/2023/25 _______________________________________________________________________ This request for expression of interest (REOI) […]

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Kenya Food Systems Conference: Recommendations and actions to support the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Plan in Kenya

REGISTER TO ATTEND: IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY (ZOOM) The CGIAR Research Initiative on National Policies and Strategies for Food, Land, and Water Systems Transformation (NPS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development cordially invites you the Kenya Food Systems Conference on April 4–5, 2023, at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. NPS […]