New hope in Egypt for a resilient urban water infrastructure system
In the context of climate change and population growth in Egypt, research findings point the way to the development of a resilient urban water infrastructure system.
ICARDA's Board Member, Dr. Michel Afram, awarded "Ambassador of Quality"
ICARDA's Board Member, Dr. Michel Afram, awarded "Ambassador of Quality" by Business Initiative Directions, a leading organization for promoting quality culture in top businesses worldwide.
A training workshop on integrated pest management of date palm pests and diseases was organized as part of a collaborative project between the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) and ICARDA.
‘Save and Grow’ model for achieving Sustainable Development Goals
ICARDA’s Director General discusses the challenges facing humanity and the role of FAO’s ‘Save and Grow’ model of agriculture in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Does Zero Tillage Improve the Livelihoods of Smallholder Cropping Farmers?
The biophysical benefits of zero tillage (ZT) are well documented in the literature. However, the literature on its economic benefits, especially in the context of small and medium-scale farmers in the temperate developing world is scanty. Using...
Opportunities and Limitations in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants’ Markets and Research in Developing Countries: Lebanon as a Case Study
Lebanon, a country on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean, has a rich fl oral diversity. Relative to its area, Lebanon has more wild plant species density than any European country. With a surface area of only 10452 square kilometer, more...