New study: CGIAR innovations reach nearly 80% of Ethiopia’s rural households
An independent study published last month has documented the extensive reach of CGIAR-related agricultural innovations in Ethiopia over the past 20 years. The study Read more...
You’ve probably never heard of CGIAR, but they are essential to feeding our future
It’s a question asked every day in homes around the world. No other organization has done as much to ensure families—especially the poorest—have an answer to that question as CGIAR, the world’s largest global agricultural research organization.
Why it is more profitable to invest money in agricultural R&D, roads and irrigation than on subsidies
A book titled Supporting Indian Farms: the Smart Way that brings out the advantages of investing money in agriculture and infrastructure and Read more...
‘Excellence in Breeding Platform’ for greater crop genetic gains
In an effort to take stock of the achievements and capacity of existing breeding programs and to optimize genetic gains, the ‘Excellence Read more...
Partnering to strengthen value chain: Key focus at the launch of global program for grain legumes and dryland cereals
Over 150 participants from 25 countries met to identify better models for partnering as part of the launch meeting of the CGIAR Read more...
Pearl millet genome reveals how this cereal survives temperatures over 42 degrees Celsius
Hyderabad (19 September 2017) ― Rising temperatures and frequency of extreme climate events like heat waves in many parts of the world Read more...
World Water Week Stockholm
World Water Week in Stockholm is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. It is organized by SIWI and will Read more...
SAARC-CGIAR consultative meeting
The SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), a regional center for agriculture and rural development, had an interactive session with CGIAR Centers working in Read more...
Global initiative to harness the power of big data for smallholder farmers
A new multimillion-dollar initiative is poised to disrupt food production across the developing world – to make it more productive, efficient and Read more...
CGIAR Head emphasizes the need to adapt to global changes
“Organizations such as ICRISAT should be prepared for constant and continual changes not only on the climate front but also in politics, Read more...