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An instant seed market
Climate adaptation and mitigationSeed fair in Masvingo, Zimbabwe — the first of its kind — increases smallholder access to stress tolerant varieties and knowledge on climate-smart technologies.
Taking stock of the national toolbox
Environmental health and biodiversityResearchers take stock of the fertilizer recommendation tools in available in Ethiopia in support of the country’s National Soils Strategy.
International Whole Grain Day 2020
Nutrition, health and food securityCelebrating whole grains as an integral part of healthy, sustainable — and delicious — diets.
Saving water and time
Climate adaptation and mitigationDrip irrigation technologies are conserving resources and improving farmer resilience in eastern Zimbabwe.
The beginning of a beautiful partnership
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionExperts discuss solutions to postharvest losses and how agricultural mechanization can benefit rural women in the Global South.
Farmers flock towards nutritious, orange maize
Nutrition, health and food securityA growing number of smallholders in southern Zimbabwe adopt provitamin-A maize after collective learning and knowledge transfer initiative.
A catastrophe avoided
Nutrition, health and food securityUnprecedented adoption of agricultural technologies wards off negative impacts of COVID-19 in northwestern India.
Digital revolution can transform agri-food systems
InnovationsAs the world becomes increasingly digital, the international agricultural research-for-development sector needs to keep up.
Breaking Ground: Andrea Gardeazábal transforms data into meaningful information
InnovationsMonitor, Evaluation and Learning Manager uses technological tools to streamline data gathering and analysis for improved project design.
Reflections on resilience
Climate adaptation and mitigationMother-trial farmers in Zimbabwe’s Mwenezi district share their experiences, lessons and successes in adopting climate-resilient practices.
International Wheat Yield Partnership launches European Winter Wheat Hub
Climate adaptation and mitigationNew hub will ensure that cutting-edge discoveries are rapidly available to the global wheat breeding community.
Beyond breeding: the potential of improved postharvest storage techniques for smallholder farmers
Nutrition, health and food securityTwo-year study reveals techniques to strengthen Mexican smallholder farmers’ food security.
Disinfecting equipment keeps agricultural production running in Bangladesh
Capacity developmentEquipment and safety protocols protect agricultural machinery workshop staff from COVID-19.
AgriFoodTrust platform gains momentum in quest for more inclusive, transparent agriculture
InnovationsThe testing and learning platform is working to tackle issues from adulterated seeds to crop residue burning.
Building a better future
Climate adaptation and mitigationHow gender research supports rural women during times of crisis.