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June 08, 2020
the Jordan Minister of Environment and of Agriculture Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, joined by Dr. Nizar Haddad, Director General of the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) toured ICARDA's laboratories and facilities in Mushaggar Station
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June 04, 2020
On World Environment Day we celebrate biodiversity and examine how we can rehabilitate our food production systems to be more in line with the natural world and its sustainability.
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June 02, 2020
ICARDA mourns the passing of a dear friend and influential ex-colleague.
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May 21, 2020
Agrobiodiversity is crucial to the livelihoods of rural communities living in dry areas of the world. It is critical for nutritional excellence and global food security amid the combined challenges of climate change, diminishing natural resources, and rapidly growing population.
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May 19, 2020
On World Bee Day, ICARDA outlines how we contribute to pollinator protection, how farmers can benefit from wild pollinators, and how we use SMS to improve knowledge and services for honey producers.
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May 17, 2020
Dear Collaborators!
COVID-19 has not affected our International Nurseries. As long as delivery services are still functioning in your country (please check!), you can still order your trial seeds from us.
But be quick! 70% of collaborators have already ordered and...
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April 26, 2020
By Valerio Graziano, Knowledge Management Officer.
ICARDA has long committed to Open Data & Open Access of research by applying approaches that maximize access to science and innovation that work towards a greener future. Open access offers several benefits such as...
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April 22, 2020
By Dr. Hatem Cheikh M'hamed, Zied Idoudi and Dr. Aymen Frija
As climate change intensifies and global shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic spur countries to become more self-sufficient, ICARDA’s research will be critical for the viable future of staple crop...
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April 18, 2020
Plant virologist Dr Safaa Kumari discovered seeds that could safeguard food security in the region and rescued them from Aleppo.