Marchouch, Morocco | May 15, 2025 - Under a sunny Moroccan sky, ICARDA’s Marchouch Research Station became the setting for a day of science on display.
Performance, Agro-Morphological, and Quality Traits of Durum Wheat (Triticum turgidum L. ssp. durum Desf.) Germplasm: A Case Study in Jemâa Shaïm, Morocco
The productivity and resilience of durum wheat have been enhanced through the selection of accessions, optimizing agronomic and quality traits to address environmental challenges. This study evaluates the performance of 219 durum wheat...
Geospatial analysis of trace metal pollution and ecological risks in river sediments from agrochemical sources in Morocco’s Sebou basin
Sediments in agricultural ecosystems serve as critical indicators of environmental pollution, particularly in regions subjected to intensive agricultural practices. This research evaluates the environmental hazards and implications of heavy...
Environmental and climate variability in Senegal over the last two decades: A remote sensing approach to assessing climate vulnerability in a Sahelian country
This study examines how environmental, and climate variability has evolved in Senegal over the past two decades, using a remote sensing framework focused on vegetation dynamics, surface temperature, and hydrological change. By integrating MODIS...
The Palm Tree’s Silent Struggle and Why It Matters
May 12 marks the International Day of Plant Health, a timely reminder that plants are not just part of the scenery; they are the foundation of life on Earth.
Transforming land rights, improving rural livelihoods, andcarving just responses to the climate crisis
The intersection of gender, land rights, climate change, and governance remains a focal point of contemporary discussions on justice, sustainability, and development. Women, despite their extensive contributions to agriculture, water management...
She Inherits, She Sells: community-based theatre to strengthen women’s land rights and entrepreneurship
Women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have the lowest rates of land ownership and workforce participation despite increased educational attainment. Sociocultural norms are often cited as the cause. Using the Theatre of the...
From Japan to Morocco - Tottori University Students Train with ICARDA
ICARDA Morocco hosted Master’s students from Tottori University for a week-long visit, where they explored dryland agriculture innovations through field visits, research facility tours, and discussions with ICARDA and INRA Morocco scientists.
Empowering smallholder olive growers in northwest Tunisia through an agroecological business model
Olive cultivation struggles with climate change, resource degradation, and price volatility. Agroecology is considered as the mainstream model for transforming agriculture toward sustainable agri-food systems within the given economic and...
