Although Morocco is set to nearly treble olive production, these ambitious plans could have potentially serious consequences for the country’s water supplies.
The potential of raised-bed planting in Central Asia
Raised bed planting – making furrows in fields and planting seeds at the top of these furrows – is a proven farming practice that offers the promise of water savings and increased yields.
Wheat production in sub-Saharan Africa has a bright future, according to the results of a research for development partnership targeting strategic crops.
ICARDA’s wheat program continues to deliver benefits and is using the decentralization of the Center’s operations to more effectively target global priorities.
Wheat researcher wins prestigious World Food Prize
Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram, Senior Scientific Advisor at ICARDA, has been awarded the prestigious World Food Prize for his research on improved wheat varieties.
