International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Climate-smart strategy for weed management proves to be extremely effective
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Results of an 8-year study show that weed density and diversity are greatly reduced when zero-tillage, drip-irrigation, and new crops are introduced to rice-wheat systems.
Power steering
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Women in Bangladesh start successful businesses using power-tiller-operated seeders.
Consider the seed
Environmental health and biodiversity
The second installment in the CGIAR International Year of Plant Health Webinar Series tackles the often-overlooked issue of germplasm health.
The transformative value of maize
Capacity development
In India’s state of Odisha, maize farming is lifting up the socioeconomic status of women.
CGIAR webinar unleashes multidisciplinary approach to climate change and plant health
Environmental health and biodiversity
Experts and over 900 participants tackled the agricultural, social, and environmental consequences of climate change-driven impacts on plant health.
Digital nutrient management tool reduces emissions, improves crop yields and boosts farmers’ profits
Climate adaptation and mitigation
New research shows that the Nutrient Expert decision tool is better for farmers’ fields, extension services and the environment.
Taking stock of value chain development
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Assessing the approach’s potential and limitations for strengthening the livelihoods of the rural poor, a new book draws conclusions applicable across the development field.
An aspiration for entrepreneurship
Capacity development
CSISA initiatives support smallholder farmers in India to become successful entrepreneurs.
Solving South Asia’s sustainability issues will require a systems approach to crop management
Climate adaptation and mitigation
New research shows that a portfolio of crop management practices can boost productivity while minimizing harm to the environment.
Critical reflections on COVID-19
Nutrition, health and food security
FAO-led assessment details the pandemic’s impact on agri-food systems in Bangladesh and outlines possible recovery strategies.
A catastrophe avoided
Nutrition, health and food security
Unprecedented adoption of agricultural technologies wards off negative impacts of COVID-19 in northwestern India.
Creating impact through wider data sharing
Innovations
Platform in Bihar, India uses data to design interventions to help smallholder farmers.
Empowered rural women take on entrepreneurship
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Women in Odisha, India, successfully shoulder responsibility in leading their families through the COVID-19 crisis.
Conservation agriculture for sustainable intensification in Eastern India
Environmental health and biodiversity
A new policy brief provides a roadmap for accelerating the adoption of conservation agriculture in Eastern India.
Mechanized harvesting fuels rural prosperity in Nepal
Innovations
The tractor-mounted reaper saves farmers time and money and offers new sources of income.