Since its introduction to Kenya in 1893, coffee has remained one of the country’s most significant agricultural exports. Today, it is grown across 33 counties, largely by smallholder farmers who account for about 70 percent of production, supporting an estimated 1.5 million households directly and indirectly.
With deep respect and sadness, we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Joachim Voss, who served as Director General of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) from 2000 to 2007.
Climate change is reshaping global agriculture, impacting the productivity of key crops.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Bayer today announced a comprehensive research collaboration agreement focused on accelerating agricultural innovation and building scientific capacity across sub-Saharan Africa.
Kenya’s coffee sector has marked a historic milestone with the successful preparation and export of its first shipment of European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)-ready coffee. This achievement reflects not only compliance with emerging global sustainability standards, but also the country’s growing capacity to operate within a rapidly evolving trade environment where environmental accountability is becoming a prerequisite for market access.
The conflict in the Persian Gulf, including limits on cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, has pushed up energy and fertilizer prices and boosted uncertainty in global markets.
The Global Scientific Leadership Team guides CGIAR’s programs and accelerators, fostering integration and coordination to ensure aligned program leadership across all Centers.