Cactus Pear, widely known in arid zones yet often neglected, Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI)—its scientific name—is a cactus shrub that could be a game-changer in dryland agriculture due to its hardy constitution and nutritional benefits.
A capacity-building workshop jointly led by ICARDA, IWMI, and Jordan’s National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) sought to tackle the mounting challenges to food security, water, and climate.
Workshop on the sustainable development of silvopastoral systems in Tunisia
ICARDA & DGF will host a workshop on 23 January in Tunisia to advance silvopastoral systems, featuring key experts in agroforestry and land restoration.
A Blueprint for Building Resilience and Food Security in MENA and SSA Drylands: Diversifying Agriculture With Neglected and Underutilized Species
Drylands, encompassing 41% of global land and supporting over 2 billion people, face significant challenges, including water scarcity, extreme temperatures, and soil degradation. Dryland spans vast areas of Middle East and North Africa (MENA)...
Climate change and agronomic management: Addressing wheat yield gaps and sustainability challenges in the Mediterranean and MENA regions
Wheat is a crucial crop for food and nutritional security in Mediterranean and MENA regions, yet it faces significant challenges due to high yield variability, low average productivity, and substantial yield gaps. This highlights the urgent need...
As part of the World Future Energy Summit, hosted by MASDAR , the Water Conference will take place on 14 and 15 January 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National exhibition Center (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi. This event will bring together an esteemed line-up of...
Symposium on Plant Genetic Resources: A Milestone Event in Climate Change and Food Security
In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, ICARDA, and Uzbekistan’s Research Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (RIPGR) recently hosted an international symposium commemorating the 100th anniversary of RIPGR’s establishment.
Impact of Dried Thyme Leaf Meal on Production Performance, Egg Quality and Blood Parameters of Laying Hens
Background The use of commercially extracted phytogenic compounds to maintain poultry health and productivity in the absence of in-feed antibiotics is prohibitively costly in developing countries. Objectives The goal of the study is to determine...
An end-of-year message from ICARDA Director General
As we look to 2025, our commitment to resilient agriculture and sustainable livelihoods remains stronger than ever, thanks to our trusted partners, funders and dedicated teams.
Accelerated Wheat Breeding and Production in the Face of Climate Change: The Case of Morocco
Wheat is the most important food crop which originated in the Fertile Crescent, the cradle of human civilization. Currently, it grows an average of 220 million hectares globally with an annual production level of 810 million tons. In Morocco...
