Environmental factors are an important part of farmers' assessments of the value of agroecology
The need for transformation of food and agriculture systems to be aligned with sustainable development goals is widely acknowledged. Evidence from many parts of the world shows that agroecology, which considers the social and environmental...
Seed collection and processing practices affect subsequent seed storage longevity in durum wheat and wild relatives
Potential seed storage longevity is influenced by environment during seed development and maturation but postharvest processing may also affect longevity, particularly in accessions with variable maturity or seed shedding. The impact of...
Adaptation of lentil to Northern European agro-climatic conditions: effect of sowing time and sowing rate on lentil development, productivity and weed suppression
The agronomic, economic, and cultural significance of lentil positions it as a potentially valuable crop in Europe. Only a few studies have investigated lentil cultivation in the central and northern parts of Europe. This study assessed the...
Silvopastoral Systems Restoring Land and Livelihoods in Tunisia
5 November, Tunisia, an open field day in Zaghouan brought together researchers, development partners, and local communities to explore how agroforestry and silvopastoral systems can support ecosystem restoration and strengthen rural livelihoods...
Genomic prediction for heat and herbicide tolerance in faba bean
Genomic selection (GS) has potential to accelerate the genetic gain in crop plants. This study was undertaken to assess the accuracy and potential of GS in faba bean [Vicia faba (L.)] and to enhance its application in breeding programs. A set of...
Genetic analysis and marker assisted selection using KASP markers in a doubled haploid bread wheat population
Bread Wheat breeding can rely on different methods, the main objective of this study was to combine Marker Assisted Selection with haplodiploidisation to accelerate the breeding process, focusing on the introduction of high yield, rust...
SAA and ICARDA Train Extension Agents in Ethiopia on Scaling Climate-Smart Wheat Production
The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), is implementing the “Evidence-Based Regenerative Agriculture” project in Ethiopia and Nigeria. As part of this effort, SAA is partnering with the TAAT...
Modeling soil erosion and sediment yield under climate change: a comparison of RUSLE and MUSLE integrated with SDR using variable soil data resolutions.
Climate change exacerbates soil erosion by intensifying extreme events, which weaken soil structure and increase surface runoff. In developing countries, resource limitations constrain mitigation efforts, accelerating land degradation, reducing...
Defining Soilborne Pathogen Complexes Provides a New Foundation for the Effective Management of Faba Bean Root Diseases in Ethiopia
Soilborne diseases cause losses of 45–70% in faba bean in Ethiopia. Studies were undertaken to define soilborne pathogens and their complexes in Ethiopia. First, the severity of root rot was assessed in 150 field sites across seven Ethiopian...
Strengthening women’s resilience and participation in climate governance in the agrifood sector through public policies: a strategic review of literature
Women are uniquely vulnerable to climate change but play a critical role in enhancing the climate resilience of the agrifood sector. Based on a rapid review of academic and grey literature, this paper synthesizes the state of knowledge on the...
