Spatial and temporal distribution of faba bean gall (Physoderma) disease and its association with biophysical factors in Ethiopia
Productivity of faba bean is highly constrained by an emerging and destructive faba bean gall (FBG) disease caused by the fungus Physoderma. Field surveys were conducted to assess the spatial and temporal distribution as well as intensity of FBG...
Satellite evidence on the trade-offs of the food-water–air quality nexus over the breadbasket of India
Access to food, water, and good air quality is indispensable for human life, as reflected in various United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); however, pursuing food security may pose threats to water security and/or air quality. An...
Three easy fixes for sire use can enhance genetic progress in community-based breeding programmes
We analysed options to optimize the use of sires in sheep and goat community-based breeding programmes (CBBP) for three scenarios occurring under field conditions: premature sale of selection candidates, fixed service periods of selected sires...
“Farming with Alternative Pollinators” approach increases pollinator abundance and diversity in faba bean fields
Pollinators are threatened worldwide and strategies and measures to support their conservation are proliferating. Among them, the approach “Farming with Alternative Pollinators” (FAP) aims to support pollinators by seeding strips of pollinator...
AFDB TAAT Wins Top International Award for Digital Campaign
A short documentary on the achievements of the African Development Bank's flagship programme, the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) has won the 2021 Stevie Award. The video won the “Best Video – Documentary" category.
Multi-model genome-wide association and genomic prediction analysis of 16 agronomic, physiological and quality related traits in ICARDA spring wheat
Identification and exploration of the genetic architecture of traits related to yield, quality, and drought and heat tolerance is important for yield and quality improvement of wheat through markerassisted selection. One hundred and ninety-two...
Farmers’ knowledge and practices on chickpea production and disease management in major chickpea growing areas of Ethiopia
We developed Semi-structured questionnaire and conduct a survey to randomly selected farmers to asses’ their knowledge and practices on chickpea production and pest management. We found that, 93% of the respondent were male-headed household with...
ICARDA Scientists Study the Impact of Climate Change on Crop Production and Its Consequences on Human Health
Around the world, especially in dry areas, agricultural practices are affected by climate change and water availability. The shift in rainfall patterns, growing seasons, and extreme temperatures, sometimes occurring altogether, significantly...
