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Impacts of changing climate and snow cover on the flow regime of Jhelum River, Western Himalayas
March 15, 2017

Impacts of changing climate and snow cover on the flow regime of Jhelum River, Western Himalayas

This study examines the change in climate variables and snow cover dynamics and their impact on the hydrological regime of the Jhelum River basin in Western Himalayas. This study utilized daily streamflow records from Mangla dam, spanning a time...

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News
March 14, 2017

Margret Thalwitz: “Seed collections are among most precious public goods”

Margaret Thalwitz, ICARDA Board Chair, calls Svalbard and global seed vault 'treasures' and 'precious public goods.'
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March 14, 2017

ICARDA decentralization improves seed protection

Thanks to donors ICARDA was able to decentralize its operations and emerge a stronger, more efficient organization. 
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March 13, 2017

Coalition of donors committed to enhancing food security in Arab Countries

A coalition of donors is helping to enhance food security and reduce wheat import dependence across the Arab region. 
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Spatial Occupancy Patterns and Activity of Arid Rangeland Cattle Grazing Small Riparian Pastures
March 12, 2017

Spatial Occupancy Patterns and Activity of Arid Rangeland Cattle Grazing Small Riparian Pastures

The spatial occupancy patterns and activity of cattle grazing three riparian pastures was investigated in northeastern Oregon using Global Positioning System (GPS) collars logging at 1-sec intervals. Cattle consistently selected plant...

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March 08, 2017

A scientist calls attention to the plight of Syrian women

Saja Taha Al-Zoubi is raising awareness about the challenges confronting female agricultural workers displaced by Syria’s ongoing conflict.   

In the spring of 2015 Saja Taha Al Zoubi was sleeping on an Aleppo-bound bus when she was awoken by...

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March 08, 2017

Fuel-efficient stoves: a win-win strategy for women and the environment?

Women are at the front and center of an initiative promoting fuel-efficient stoves.
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Impact story
Agricultural extension programs often fail to target women effectively - a missed opportunity to address gender inequities and raise the productivity of women farmers. An ICARDA initiative in Tunisia asks why and challenges prevailing constraints.
March 07, 2017

Empowering female farmers in Tunisia

Investigating the effects of gender-focused extension strategies.
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News
March 07, 2017

Empowering female farmers in Tunisia

Agricultural extension programs often fail to target women effectively. An ICARDA initiative in Tunisia asks why and challenges prevailing constraints. 
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News
March 06, 2017

Strengthening the Participation of Women in Wheat Production Systems

Our understanding of the constraints holding back Africa's women farmers and entrepreneurs is improving - thanks to an ICARDA-managed wheat initiative. 
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