Revive havelis, India’s ancient rain harvesting farms, to save big on money and resources
Have you ever heard of a dual-purpose farm that is a reservoir in the monsoon and a fertile farm in the next Read more...
COVID-19 lockdown: What can the government do to ease the situation for farmers
To fight the pandemic, it is clear that regular markets must be suspended temporarily. These are places where large groups of people Read more...
How we can use the COVID-19 disruption to improve food systems and address the climate emergency
At first glance, the COVID-19 crisis appears to have nothing to do with the climate emergency. Over the last month, COVID-19 has Read more...
Why the world needs inclusive food systems now more than ever
The 2020 Global Food Policy Report is now out, with a sharp focus on creating inclusive food systems that sustainably benefit the world’s vulnerable populations....
A rich harvest of not just legumes but of changed destinies and better nutrition
This compilation of real-life ‘impact’ stories from the Tropical Legumes projects over the past 12 years makes for an engaging read. You have stories of courage and hope, of women and men overcoming odds to rise above their situations...
Rising market pull for dryland crops prompts move for setting up efficient seed delivery systems
Increasing market demand for dryland crops in Kenya and Tanzania owing to IFAD-funded project interventions across the agriculture value chain for three Read more...
Certified seed fetches twice the market rate: Farmers hitch onto seed production
Growing certified improved seed of millets and legumes is a profitable business enterprise for farmer cooperatives in Mali. Improved seed summon twice Read more...
Women’s Day outreach events in Nigeria and Niger
Smart Food processing for household nutrition and income generation was the focus of an outreach event at Tofa Local Government Area, Kano Read more...