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December 18, 2024
In collaboration with the National Agricultural Research Center of Jordan, ICARDA conducted a five-day training workshop on Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) Analysis and Genomic Selection (GS). This initiative addresses emerging needs for improved utilization of genetic resources stored within Jordan's national agricultural research system and reflects ICARDA’s commitment to empowering the next generation of scientists.
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December 18, 2024
Odisha, an agrarian state in Eastern India, is converting agricultural challenges into opportunities by cultivating 0.4 million hectares of rice fallow (land that lies unutilised between rice crops) using ICARDA's innovative agri-technologies and practices, increasing production and improving farmers' incomes.
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December 05, 2024
Dec 4, UNCCD COP16, Riyadh: ICARDA & ICRISAT launch CGIAR’s 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands to transform agriculture for 2.7B dryland residents.
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November 30, 2024
From Dec 2-13, UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh united leaders, innovators, and ICARDA’s bold solutions to tackle desertification and protect the world’s fragile drylands.
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November 24, 2024
On World Soil Day 2024, we explore how ICARDA’s sustainable soil, water, and agronomy practices enable intensified, net-zero food production in drylands amid climate challenges and growing populations,
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November 04, 2024
As COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, came to a close, one thing was clear - as with the last two COPs, agriculture has shifted from the sidelines to center stage in the global climate conversation.
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October 21, 2024
Pulses are vital for India’s food security, offering climate resilience, pest resistance, and protein. ICARDA’s Food Legume Research Platform in Amlaha has developed nutrient-rich varieties to enhance sustainable cereal-based farming.
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October 21, 2024
Community Seed Banks harness local knowledge to aid smallholder farmers in Kenya and India, conserving agrobiodiversity and developing climate-resilient crops.
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October 20, 2024
The IFAD-funded CLCA project collaborated with NARES, local leaders, partners, and NGOs to guide investments and decision-making in local CLCAs.