Direct seeding, residue management, and mungbean integration for sustainable intensification of irrigated rice systems in the derived savannah of West Africa
Context Rice is a staple crop in West Africa, but its production faces significant challenges, including sub-optimal cropping practices, low yields, nutrient depletion, and excessive water use. Objectives This study evaluated the impact of...
Prioritizing sustainability in Tunisia’s dairy sector: a Delphi-AHP framework for indicators and actors
The lack of a comprehensive assessment framework limits the effective monitoring of the sustainability of Tunisia’s dairy sector. This study developed and prioritized key sustainability indicators for the dairy value chain in northeastern...
Jasmonic acid negatively regulates wheat grain filling by affecting assimilate transport and starch biosynthesis
Grain filling is a pivotal determinant of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield, relying on the efficient coordination of source–sink dynamics and assimilate partitioning. Jasmonic acid (JA) is widely involved in plant growth and development, and...
Genotype by environment interaction effect on yield and forage quality of native panic grasses: AMMI, GGE biplot and correlation analysis
Feed scarcity during the dry season is common in Ethiopia. The potential of existing indigenous grasses can be harnessed and optimized for inclusion in livestock diets. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance, stability, and...
Comparative life cycle assessment of olive (Olea europaea L.) production under different agricultural systems: Environmental trade-offs and sustainability insights
Introduction: Olive cultivation is a major agroecosystem in the Mediterranean basin, yet the environmental performance of its production systems remains poorly quantified, particularly in North Africa where life cycle inventory (LCI) data are...
Driving Change: ICARDA’s Vision for Gender-Transformative Innovation at GCWAS 2026
At the Global Conference on Women in Agriculture and Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi, ICARDA took center stage, presenting its research on women’s leadership in rural cooperatives across the MENA region. Through contributions by the ICARDA delegation, the organization underscored how empowering women through inclusive governance, economic participation, and climate-smart innovations is critical for resilient farming communities and sustainable food systems.
Restoring Soil and Ecosystem Functions in Hilly Olive Orchards in Northwestern Syria by Adopting Contour Tillage and Vegetation Strips in a Mediterranean Environment
Steep olive orchards in northwest Syria are experiencing severe land degradation as a result of unsustainable uphill–downhill tillage, which accelerates erosion and reduces productivity. To address this problem, three tillage systems, no-till...
Wheat Self-Sufficiency Requires Sustainably Closing the Yield Gap in CWANA
Scientific Blog By Dr. Krishna Devkota , Dr. Mina Wasti-Devkota , and Dr. Vinay Nangia . Found in flatbreads, loaves, bulgur, freekeh, and couscous, wheat is a regional staple woven into the culture, nutrition, and economic stability of millions...
The Indian Society of Agronomy, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), and the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), is hosting the Sixth...
High-Level Visit to Solar Irrigation and Small-Scale Post-harvest Sites in Qena
Under the Reversing Egypt’s Diminishing Food Security project, funded by the Government of Japan and led by the Ministry of Water Research and Irrigation (MWRI), ICARDA will host a high-level field visit in Qena Governorate. The visit will...
