Weeding out striga from African drylands
A striga workshop organised by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) gathered experts from Europe, USA, Africa and Read more...
Could restoring degraded lands cut down on labour migration in Niger?
Most Nigeriens depend on farming but widespread soil degradation and climate variability make it difficult to sustain a family all year long. Read more...
National Rainfed Area Authority CEO invites feedback on strategy for doubling farmers’ income
Nearly 55% of India’s population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods. However, the share of agriculture in the GDP has declined over Read more...
Addressing water scarcity, land degradation and low agricultural productivity in an Indian village through CSR collaboration
Water scarcity, land degradation and the resultant low agricultural productivity that’s making young farmers averse to taking up agriculture are some of Read more...
World Day to Combat Desertification: ICRISAT’s definitive steps towards a greener Africa
Every year, 12 million hectares of fertile land are degraded, its six-inch thick topsoil eroded, by drought and soil abuse. This land, Read more...
Farmer’s perception of land degradation and solutions to restoring soil fertility in Niger
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