ICARDA and IOM Egypt join forces for new approaches on migration
PRESS RELEASE: ICARDA and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Egypt are thrilled to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a closer knowledge-sharing relationship and drive a multifaceted approach to migration in Egypt and across the region.
Innovations create tremendous opportunities to address knowledge gaps and multiply demand-driven interventions. ICARDA's state-of-the-art GeoAgro driven remote-sensing and mapping tools provide critical information on cropping systems dynamics...
ICARDA acts as a catalyst to strengthen entire value chains allowing agriculture to generate income for poor households and spur wider economic activity.
Ultra-Low-Energy Drip Irrigation helps small farmers save water, energy, and money!
Water scarcity issues in arid areas of the MENA region make efficient irrigation systems, like drip irrigation, a great investment for farmers. Unfortunately, drip irrigation is not as widely implemented as it could be.
Agricultural and Livestock Technology Transfer Preferences in Tunisia
The objective of this research study was to assess the sources of information on two improved agricultural and livestock technologies (barley variety and feed blocks) as well as the ecacy of numerous agricultural technology diffusion means introduced in the livestock–barley system in semi-arid Tunisia.
The economic advantages of legume-based rotations over cereal mono-cropping in dry areas
Current land use trends show an increasing preference for monocropping – mostly a consequence of policies and incentives aimed at enhancing the intensification of cereals. This shift has caused some to question whether legume–cereal rotations can remain economically viable options for farmers, particularly in the dry areas.