Market Sheds in Ethiopian Livestock Markets boost Farmers’ Participation and Income
A new study conducted in the central Ethiopian highlands reveals that introducing animal sheds in livestock markets can increase farmers’ market attendance and income.
The market services that Ethiopian livestock farmers are willing to pay for
A recently published ICARDA study investigating rural farmers' willingness to pay for carefully identified livestock market facilities has revealed what services are the most valued.
The theme of this year's World Soil Day, "Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity,” helps us to focus on current threats to the vital ecosystem and biodiversity of soil, and what ICARDA is doing in dry regions to protect it.
A roadmap for food system recovery in fragile states and territories
On World Science Day for Peace and Development, we showcase our work to restore food systems after national shocks - often the first step towards recovery.
Eradicating poverty through science – consulting farmers early on
On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, read about a recent study by ICARDA's Dr. Girma T. Kassie that makes sure our people-centered research produces real-world solutions, by asking farmers what traits in improved wheat they are willing to pay for.
DryArc – Time to Grow, Nourish, Sustain, Together.
On World Food Day 2020 we look at a collaborative CGIAR initiative called DryArc that targets water-scarce regions, and embraces the new ways of thinking, digitization of research-for-development, and innovative participatory approaches that are urgently needed
The vital contribution of women to livelihoods resilience during COVID-19
On International Day of Rural Women, we examine a new study that uncovers the hidden contribution of women farmers to household and community resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
