Crop Diversification Field Day for Farmers in the Aral Sea Region in Uzbekistan
ICARDA and the Karakalpakstan Research Institute of Crop Husbandry (KRICH), with generous support from the FAO, initiated crop diversification activities in the Aral Sea Region of Uzbekistan in spring 2024.
Roles of Lamiaceae plants from the arid and desert rangelands of Tunisia inhuman health and therapy
The arid rangelands, abundant with diverse flora, play a pivotal role as sanctuaries for essential medicinal herbs. Despite their limited species diversity, Lamiaceae plants hold multifaceted significance in medicine, aromatics, and cuisine...
What traits of collaboration networks are associated with project success? The case of two CGIAR agricultural research programs for development
CONTEXT Understanding research collaboration in diverse scientific communities is key to building global agricultural research systems that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Characterizing collaboration patterns can inform decisions...
Determinants of malt barley varietal adoption decisions of farmers: Evidence from the central highlands of Ethiopia
Barley is one of Ethiopia's most important cereal crops, ranking fifth in total cereal production, after maize, wheat, teff, and sorghum. Based on its intended use,it is divided into two types: food barley and malt barley. This study...
Predicting wheat yield gap and its determinants combining remote sensing, machine learning, and survey approaches in rainfed Mediterranean regions of Morocco
Wheat plays a crucial role in Morocco’s food security, economic stability, and livelihoods of farming communities. Assessing key vegetation indices (as yield predictors), along with understanding potential yield, yield gap, and major...
Field response and genetic variability of elite spring bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes for septoria tritici blotch under natural infection in Northwest Ethiopia
Fungal diseases cause significant yield loss to wheat production. Septoria tritici blotch (STB), caused by the ascomycete fungus Zymoseptoria trtici, is one of the major fungal diseases affecting wheat production worldwide. In Ethiopia, STB is a...
The pollinator conservation approach “Farming with Alternative Pollinators”: Success and drivers
Global food security is heavily reliant on crop pollination. However, evidence on pollinator decline has been reported in all continents. Globally affordable conservation strategies need to be developed, as high-cost measures like European agri...
Innovating Agriculture in Egypt – Highlights from Kafr El-Sheikh
FAO and ICARDA hosted a successful field day in Egypt to highlight the advancements and activities of the Enhancement of Agricultural Productivity Project.
ICARDA’s new lightweight version of its Raised Bed Machine (RBM) is revolutionizing smallholder farming by making groundbreaking technology and agri-approaches more accessible and efficient.
Assessing the competitive advantage of the Qatari date palm sector: Challenges and opportunities for growth
This study assesses the value chain and competitive advantage of the Qatari date palm sector within the international market. The first part of the study focuses on development strategies to improve the value chain in the State of Qatar. A...
