African Agriculture and Food Systems
An assessment in four Latin American countries identifies the main vulnerabilities and threats of climate change to the region’s agricultural systems. CALI, COLOMBIA –…
Influential voices from six continents present path to climate-smart, food-secure future in wake of new UN report warning climate stress contributing to COVID “food…
A pipeline of disruptive technologies could transform our food systems, ecosystems and human health, but attention to the enabling environment is needed to realize…
A new journal article analyzes the emission reduction practices of the livestock sector in seven Latin American countries and their potential to contribute to…
New analysis shows benefits of conservation agriculture to crop performance, water efficiency and climate action in South Asia. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (16 April 2020) – An…
MADRID, SPAIN – Weather and climate services are vital for sustainable development and climate change adaptation. The benefits of investment greatly outweigh the cost, and…
HANOI, VIETNAM – Dr. Leocadio Sebastian, the Regional Program Leader of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) in…
New research to be presented at conference in Bali showcases opportunities for more sustainable farming practices that help meet climate goals as well as…
Without transformational changes in the food system, we have very little chance of meeting the SDGs by 2030. WAGENINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS – The people…
What: The 5th Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture will this year focus on “Transforming food systems under a changing climate” to explore the…
Agroforestry is overlooked in global climate change reporting systems, resulting in missed opportunities to account for a major carbon sink. BURLINGTON, VERMONT – Farmers…
Through cost-saving practices for coffee, rice, maize, and livestock production, Vietnam can increase its Paris Agreement commitments, says a study that highlights climate action…
By combining the latest crop models and local expertise in Vietnam, Uganda and Nicaragua, scientists developed a process to pinpoint where cash crops and…
By 2040, rainfall on wheat, soybean, rice and maize will have changed, even if Paris Agreement emissions targets are met. Projections show parts of…
Study shows how crowdsourced citizen science can improve and accelerate crop variety recommendations In the context of rapidly evolving climate conditions, a new study…
Introduction Brief on CAADP/Malabo Commitments In 2003, Africa adopted the Comprehensive Africa Development Programme (CAADP), an agriculture-led integrated development framework to boost African Agriculture.…
United Republic of Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives Directorate of Research and Training The Northern Zone Agricultural Research and Development Institute…
By Anthony Muchoki ARUSHA, Tanzania — The pursuit of a green revolution in Tanzania’s agriculture sector is already showing promise, as local companies have…
Transforming Tanzania’s Agrarian Sector through Maize Breeding By: Arnold A Mushongi (PhD), National Maize Breeder, Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) – Uyole P. O.…