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Water, agriculture, and climate: a study of Moroccan agricultural water management policy
September 01, 2025

Water, agriculture, and climate: a study of Moroccan agricultural water management policy

Morocco is grappling with the severe effects of climate change, causing droughts and decreasing annual precipitation. Agriculture, a significant sector of the economy and livelihood for a significant portion of the population, is facing the...

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Estimation of individual crossbreeding effects and growth curve analysis for growth traits of Dorper x local crossbred sheep in Ethiopia
September 01, 2025

Estimation of individual crossbreeding effects and growth curve analysis for growth traits of Dorper x local crossbred sheep in Ethiopia

Growth data collected from 2011 to 2024 at Debre Birhan Agricultural Research Center sheep breeding station in Ethiopia was used to estimate crossbreeding parameters and describe the growth pattern of Dorper × Menz crossbred sheep. To estimate...

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Genome wide association mapping reveals genetic loci and candidate genes for seedling stage drought tolerance in lentil (Lens culinaris)
September 01, 2025

Genome wide association mapping reveals genetic loci and candidate genes for seedling stage drought tolerance in lentil (Lens culinaris)

Lentil (Lens culinaris) is a very important cold-season nutritious legume crop. The crop faces intermittent drought in South Asian countries and terminal drought in West Asian and North African Mediterranean regions causing adverse impact on...

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Understanding foodscapes for sustainable diets in rural localities in Tunisia: Integrating multiple methods and tools in a mixed-methods design
September 01, 2025

Understanding foodscapes for sustainable diets in rural localities in Tunisia: Integrating multiple methods and tools in a mixed-methods design

This foodscapes study presented the application of farming household survey, food market and costing, and restaurant observation data, and focus group discussion in a convergent parallel mixed methods design to efficiently assess foodscapes in...

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From left to right: Oybek Khalilov; Diana Khvan; Mira Haddad; Abeyou Worqlul, Jurabek Tulayev. Project team during validation visit to the Tashkent region on September 19, 2025.
November 17, 2025

ICARDA and U.S. Forest Service Strengthen Flood and Erosion Preparedness in Uzbekistan

ICARDA and the United States Forest Service (USFS) are enhancing flood and erosion preparedness in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan through advanced geospatial modeling, field validation, and local training. The collaboration enhances national capacity for data-driven risk assessment, enabling Central Asian communities to transition from reactive disaster response to proactive climate resilience and prevention.
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Farmer Field Days Demonstrate Climate-Smart Fertilizer Practices Across Punjab and Sindh
Punjab and Sindh, Pakistan

Farmer Field Days Demonstrate Climate-Smart Fertilizer Practices Across Punjab and Sindh

Farmer Field Days were organized from 2 to 22 October 2025 across the districts of Benazirabad, Khanewal, Gujranwala, and Larkana in Punjab and Sindh under the USDA-ICARDA project “Fertilize Right Pakistan”. The events gathered farmers and...
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Characterization of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) production systems and analysis of the adoption and economic viability of spineless cactus for animal feed in four continents
August 31, 2025

Characterization of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) production systems and analysis of the adoption and economic viability of spineless cactus for animal feed in four continents

With rapid climate change, identifying resilient crops and livestock is urgent. Cactus pear is one such crop, providing both food and feed under harsh conditions. Using data from 736 farmers, this study characterizes cactus pear production...

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Crop Loss Due to Soil Salinity and Agricultural Adaptations to It in the Middle East and North Africa Region
August 31, 2025

Crop Loss Due to Soil Salinity and Agricultural Adaptations to It in the Middle East and North Africa Region

Using data collected from 294 farm households across Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, this study quantifies crop losses due to soil salinity and analyzes the key factors associated with it. Further, it analyzes the factors driving the farmers’...

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Evaluating hydroclimate dynamics: trend analysis and change detection for enhanced drought monitoring in the upper Blue Nile basin
August 28, 2025

Evaluating hydroclimate dynamics: trend analysis and change detection for enhanced drought monitoring in the upper Blue Nile basin

Hydroclimatic changes are key indicators of climate change, and tracking their direction of change is essential for effective water resources management. This study analyzed the trends and change points in the annual and seasonal time series...

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Egyptian farmer in a wheat field - Photo: Ahmed ElSheemy/ICARDA
December 05, 2025

A Dryland Soil Solution for an Uncertain Climate

World Soil Day is a reminder that soil is the foundation of life, yet it faces mounting pressures from climate change, degradation, and unsustainable farming. In dryland regions, where erratic rainfall and drought threaten livelihoods, conservation agriculture (CA) offers a proven pathway to restore soil health, stabilize yields, and enhance climate resilience.
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