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Innovation
The Ethiopian government has adopted ICARDA’s community-based livestock breeding strategy to boost smallholder productivity.
January 02, 2019

Community-based livestock breeding

A cost-effective breeding strategy suited to smallholder conditions that increases the productivity and profitability of indigenous breeds.
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Innovation
Zero-till seeders have helped expand the application of conservation agriculture across Iraq.
January 02, 2019

Conservation agriculture

Balancing yields, resource conservation and increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness for smallholder farmers.
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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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Innovation
FIGS – a powerful tool to mine agricultural gene banks
December 18, 2018

Focused Identification of Germplasm Strategy (FIGS)

A scientifically-proven tool that helps crop breeding programs identify useful traits in plant genetics more accurately and efficiently.
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Innovation
In Tunisia, cactus provides a cheap, widely-available and sustainable source of fodder
December 18, 2018

Integrated livestock technology packages

Combining animal nutrition, feed and fodder production, preventive veterinary care, and improved genetic stocks.
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Cross-cutting theme

Capacity Development

Capacity Development
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Press release
November 04, 2018

Suspension of ICARDA activities in Iran

ICARDA discontinued project support to the Islamic Republic of Iran and closed its office in Tehran, effective November 3, 2018. This decision reflects lengthy discussions among ICARDA’s management, Board of Trustees, its legal advisors and...
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Cross-cutting theme

Big Data and Geoinformatics

ICARDA’s geo-informatics platform offers spatial solutions for integrated agro-ecosystems, making valuable contributions to the center’s research strategy and the CGIAR Big Data Platform.
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Cross-cutting theme

Scaling-up proven technologies

ICARDA collaborates with a diverse stakeholders to ensure that knowledge and technologies generated are field-tested, tailored to a real-world setting, widely available, and versatile enough for global scaling.
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Innovation
Water harvesting
October 22, 2018

Water harvesting – maximizing the use of scarce water

Effective and low-cost systems for harvesting rainwater deliver large and more stable water supplies for crops and livestock, even in very dry areas.
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