Barren Drylands Brought Back into Production through the Enhancing Agricultural Productivity Project
ICARDA, with support from Japan, FAO, and Egypt’s MWRI, boosts sustainable agriculture in water-scarce regions through the Enhancing Agricultural Productivity project.
Seeds of change: cultivating feminist leadership in the co-operatives of the MENA region
This paper examines women’s leadership in local group governance in Morocco, Tunisia, and Lebanon, highlighting rural co-operatives as key spaces for socioeconomic participation and agency. Based on interviews and focus groups with a total of...
Genome-Wide Analysis for Yield-Related Agronomic and Biochemical Traits of Chinese and Bangladeshi Grass Pea Genotypes Using SSR Markers
Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) is an imperative food crop cultured in dryland agricultural ecology. It is a vital source of dietary protein to millions of populaces living in low-income countries in South-East Asia and Africa. This study...
Water footprints of irrigated crops in the Chirakchi Watershed, Uzbekistan
The water footprint of crops (WFP) is crucial to understand how efficiently water is used in a farming system. This study evaluated the green and blue water footprints of selected crops in the Chirakchi Watershed, located in southern Uzbekistan...
Vine age, variety and planting density influencing the effects of water supply on yield and quality of wine grapes—A meta-analysis
Irrigation management influences wine grape yield and quality—key determinants of viticulture success. Research in this field is critical for identifying and developing effective water management strategies under diverse growing conditions...
Governing agrifood systems for climate resilience and gender inclusivity: A strategic review of the evidence
Women's limited voice in governance and decision-making impedes inclusive climate resilience. This scoping review identifies barriers that hamper women's participation in AFS decision-making and assesses interventions that amplify their voice...
Maize-grain zinc and iron concentrations as influenced by agronomic management and biophysical factors: a meta-analysis
Human Zn and Fe deficiencies can be reduced through agronomic biofortification, but information on factors influencing maize grain-Zn and -Fe levels remain scanty. This analysis: (1) Establishes the global distribution of Zn and Fe...
