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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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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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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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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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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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Protected agriculture – production in marginal areas.
October 22, 2018

Protected agriculture

Allowing farmers to grow cash crops on small plots in marginal, water-deficient areas where traditional cropping is not viable.
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Supplemental irrigation - more crop per drop
October 22, 2018

Supplemental irrigation

A simple but highly effective technology that allows farmers to plant and manage crops at the optimal time.
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Innovation
Tackling the threat of rust disease
October 22, 2018

Improved crop varieties

Resilient crops offer higher and more stable yields and higher tolerance/resistance to diseases, insect pests, drought, heat, cold, parasitic weeds and other stress factors.
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Press release
October 02, 2018

Using wild relative species to deliver climate-smart crops to farmers in drylands

ICARDA partners with the Crop Trust to develop durum wheat, barley, and lentil varieties in Morocco, Lebanon, Ethiopia and Senegal Rabat, Morocco – ICARDA and the Crop Trust signed a partnership agreement to transform elite material derived from...
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Press release
May 30, 2018

Regional Research Center in Turkey to Combat Cereal Rust Diseases

Izmir, Turkey – With the inauguration of the Regional Cereal Rust Research Center in Turkey, ICARDA and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Livestock have formalized efforts to help fight cereal rust diseases. Situated in Turkey’s Aegean...
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