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CM holds parleys with experts of BISA to give major push to crop diversification in the state
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Face2News (3 Sep 2022)
Opportunities for crop diversification and improved water usage are key topics between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and CIMMYT Director General Bram Govaerts at a recent meeting in India.
Q&A: Regenerative agriculture for soil health
Environmental health and biodiversityFarming system harnesses the power of biology to rebuild soil organic matter, diversify crop systems, and improve water retention and nutrient uptake.
Building resilient and sustainable irrigation for food security in Nepal
Climate adaptation and mitigationA new initiative will monitor groundwater and will provide a framework for sustainable irrigation practices.
New project to recharge aquifers and cut water use in agriculture by 30 percent
Climate adaptation and mitigationOver 700,000 people will benefit from the Aguas Firmes project, which will facilitate the adoption of sustainable intensification practices on more than 4,000 hectares, through a partnership with Grupo Modelo and GIZ.
Interdrought 2020 congress proceedings now online
Climate adaptation and mitigationPresentations, abstracts and posters of major conference about agricultural production in water-limited environments are available for free.
New mobile technology to help farmers improve yields and stabilize incomes
InnovationsThe COMPASS smartphone phone app uses data from farmers and from satellites to provide precise crop management advice.
New publications: A study of water markets in Bangladesh
InnovationsResearchers analyze irrigation service providers to understand how different business models and pump types affect pricing and water conservation.
Innovative irrigation promises “more crop per drop” for India’s water-stressed cereals
Climate adaptation and mitigationA study demonstrates how rice and wheat can be grown using 40 percent less water.
New study: India could cut nearly 18% of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions through cost-saving farming practices
Climate adaptation and mitigationStudy identifies hotspots for biggest impact, suggests government incentives for widespread adoption