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© Saja Taha Al Zubi (photos taken during filed visit 2016-2017)
June 16, 2019

Enhancing the livelihood and food security of Syrian refugees in Lebanon

A diagnosis of the livelihood situation of the Syrian refugees in Beqaa valley.
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Innovation
The Vallerani system breaks up crusted soil layers to create micro-catchments that support shrubs
April 07, 2019

Water harvesting

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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January 15, 2019

Scaling out sustainable farming practices

What does it take to accelerate the adoption of livestock integration in Conservation Agriculture among rural farming communities?
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Water reservoir for drip-irrigated orchards in Qabb Elias
January 10, 2019

Improving livelihoods among farmers and refugees in Lebanon

A water supply and management project is supporting host communities in a country where resources have been over-utilized and basic services stretched.
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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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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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