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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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A field of freshly harvested potatoes in Tajikistan.
April 22, 2025

From Myth to Science: Weather-based Irrigation Advisory Services

In Tajikistan, ICARDA and CARITAS Switzerland, with support from the Swiss Government, are leading a shift towards efficiency with weather-based irrigation advisory services, an innovation that aligns with the country’s ongoing reforms for equitable and sustainable water use.
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His Excellency (HE) Khider Ramadan, Minister of Agriculture of Kassala State (left) and HE Abu Baker Omer Abushra, Federal Minister of MoA (right) making a statement during the field day.
March 20, 2025

Rebuilding Sudan’s Wheat Sector

ICARDA, with the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB), is implementing the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation II (TAATII) Wheat project in Sudan in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC).
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Sustainability Days
February 03, 2025

Sustainability Days - Sustainable Soil and Water Management in Morocco

In celebration of World Soil Day, ICARDA organized 'Sustainability Days' to promote discussion on soil and water management
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January 07, 2025

Symposium on Plant Genetic Resources: A Milestone Event in Climate Change and Food Security

In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, ICARDA, and Uzbekistan’s Research Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (RIPGR) recently hosted an international symposium commemorating the 100th anniversary of RIPGR’s establishment.
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End of year 2024 Message
December 24, 2024

An end-of-year message from ICARDA Director General

As we look to 2025, our commitment to resilient agriculture and sustainable livelihoods remains stronger than ever, thanks to our trusted partners, funders and dedicated teams.
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World Soil Day 2024
November 24, 2024

Carbon-Smart Farming Breakthroughs for Drylands

On World Soil Day 2024, we explore how ICARDA’s sustainable soil, water, and agronomy practices enable intensified, net-zero food production in drylands amid climate challenges and growing populations,
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Sheep grazing stubble in the site of Fernana – Northwestern Tunisia (Photo credit: Zied Idoudi/ICARDA)
October 20, 2024

Smarter conservation agriculture with crop and livestock integration

The IFAD-funded CLCA project collaborated with NARES, local leaders, partners, and NGOs to guide investments and decision-making in local CLCAs.
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International Day of Rural Women 2024
October 14, 2024

Rural Women Reviving Forgotten Crops

On International Day of Rural Women 2024, we honour rural women for their invaluable contributions to advancing agriculture in the face of accelerating climate change.
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Summer Wheat in Zimbabwe
September 10, 2024

The Promise of Summer Wheat in Zimbabwe

With support from the African Development Bank’s Agricultural Research for the Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC) and Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation (TAAT), ICARDA and the Department of Research and Specialist Services (DRISS) developed and released a bread wheat variety named SAVE.
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