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In Afghanistan, farmers have benefited from capacity strengthening opportunities, improved crop varieties, and the introduction of proven agronomic practices.
January 09, 2019

Post-conflict rehabilitation

Conflict not only takes a toll on human life but can also threaten the survival of agricultural production systems. Post-conflict countries are often forced to contend with widespread devastation and significant levels of poverty, hunger, and...
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Heat-tolerant wheat varieties are generating up to six tons per hectare in northern Nigeria
January 09, 2019

Breeding resilient crops of the future

Confronted with extreme temperatures, widespread land degradation, and increasing water scarcity, dryland farmers often struggle to raise their productivity and yields. Production of staple crops such as pulses, wheat, and barley is limited in...
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Shifting gender roles across Tunisia rangelands
January 07, 2019

Shifting gender roles across Tunisia rangelands

New and surprising insights of an ICARDA study on livestock production identify steps to reduce the workload of rural women.
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Odisha field visit
January 03, 2019

New ICARDA projects in India boost rural livelihoods

Farmer's First: a concept driving the implementation of pulse initiatives that aim to increase production and close yield gaps.
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Cross-cutting theme

Empowering women and youth 

At a time when the role of women in dry area agriculture is increasing, and their workload is becoming heavier with the migration of men to urban areas, ICARDA explores the implications of gender gaps on gender-equitable and demand-driven...
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The research platform has already begun helping the region to absorb latest agricultural innovation (Photo: ICARDA)
December 16, 2018

Facilitating technology dissemination in central India

ICARDA’s research platform brings agricultural innovation to the field.
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A new discussion paper published by ICARDA and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security outlines a ‘resilience strategy.’ (Photo credit: CGIAR Dryland Systems)
December 03, 2018

Addressing climate displacement in the MENA region

How can MENA countries strengthen the resilience of their agricultural sectors to limit climate displacements?
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Among many resources the study offers is a unique, in-depth gender knowledge base. (Photo: Dina Najjar/ICARDA)
December 02, 2018

Global study paves the way for developing gender-transformative interventions

The CGIAR’s global comparative research initiative, GENNOVATE, offers critical insights into rural development programming across five continents.
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Capacity Development

Capacity Development
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The partners identified 18 new parental lines with high content of iron and zinc that can be used in cross-breeding programs (Photo: ICARDA)
November 12, 2018

Lentil biofortification research to fight hidden hunger

Lentils are a rich source of protein and other minerals, including iron and zinc
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