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Smallholder farmers in Africa under semi-arid conditions grapple with harsh conditions that undermines productivity: as well as soil the scarce rainfall water is increasingly lost due to runoff. It is estimated that over 50% of rainwater is lost by surface runoff and evaporation, with only 15-30% retained by the soil. This retained water is insufficient for crop production, and this

The fragile ecosystem of the Aral Sea Region of Uzbekistan faces significant agricultural challenges due to soil salinity, drought, heat, and frost. Government policies have tried to address these abiotic stresses threatening food security and fodder crop production, but more effective interventions are needed. Therefore, ICARDA and the Karakalpakstan Research Institute of Crop Husbandry (KRICH), with generous support from the Food and Agriculture

By Dinah Borus VarScout is a cloud- and mobile-phone-based application that transforms how crop varietal data is collected and used. Initially developed by CGIAR’s International Potato Center (CIP) in partnership with RESONANZ Group GmbH, VarScout enables farmers, extension agents, researchers, and policymakers to record, store, monitor, and visualize crop varietal information in real time. These data can enhance, at one

In West Africa and the Sahel, there is a productivity gap between men and women farmers because women face more challenges in accessing resources, including finance. At the same time, climate change affects women-led agricultural activities disproportionately, making them particularly vulnerable. Women play significant roles across agricultural value chains, acting as producers, processors, sellers, and consumers. With their expertise, resourcefulness

Nigerien Leaders Engage with ICRISAT to Accelerate Climate-Resilient Agriculture. In Niger, where agriculture supports most livelihoods despite intensifying climate shocks, degraded soils, and limited access to quality seed, a deepening partnership with ICRISAT is driving more resilient farming systems nationwide.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, researchers leading work in CGIAR’s Gender Equality Initiative offer insights on how agricultural technologies can help rural women overcome the impacts of climate change. by Ochuwa Favour Daramola CGIAR’s Gender Equality Initiative (HER+) supports women in agri-food systems to better cope with climate change impacts. Its research aims to support women to acquire,

Amidst increasing evidence of climate change’s impact on women and recognizing its pivotal role in driving change and adaptation, policymakers and practitioners are concerned about improving women’s resilience to climate change, engaging them in mitigation and adaptation solutions. This is geared towards ensuring their voices are heard in climate policy debates. On November 7, CGIAR Gender Equality Research Initiative, HER+,

Through AICCRA and CGIAR support, Kenya Agricultural Observatory Platform (KAOP) has been enhanced with a national AgData Hub integrating diverse data sources (climate, soil, market, crop info) to provide advisories to over 700,000 farmers to boost productivity and strengthen resilience.