Protection Technologies for Family Agriculture in Desert Conditions
The scarcity of arable land and water has limited the growth of agriculture in arid lands like the Sahel and the Arabian Peninsula (AP). Considering the limited potential of the farming sector, optimizing the use of these limited resources for crop production in agricultural development is one of the biggest challenges facing any decision-maker, including the end users and growers.
Ultra-Low-Energy Drip Irrigation helps small farmers save water, energy, and money!
Water scarcity issues in arid areas of the MENA region make efficient irrigation systems, like drip irrigation, a great investment for farmers. Unfortunately, drip irrigation is not as widely implemented as it could be.
Conference COP 25 took place under the Presidency of the Government of Chile and was held with logistical support from the Government of Spain. ICARDA organised a side Event on: Building a research-for-development partnership for thriving drylands in a changing climate.
Agricultural and Livestock Technology Transfer Preferences in Tunisia
The objective of this research study was to assess the sources of information on two improved agricultural and livestock technologies (barley variety and feed blocks) as well as the efficacy of numerous agricultural technology diffusion means introduced in the livestock–barley system in semi-arid Tunisia.
We envision resilient livelihoods in dryland communities of the developing world with secure access to food, markets, nutrition and health, and the capacity to manage natural resources sustainably.
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Strategic partnerships that deliver for rural communities
With our partners we deliver cutting-edge, relevant scientific research that spurs agricultural transformation and improves the livelihoods of millions of women, men, and young people. Click on the map below to explore some of our activities and impacts on the ground.
Senegal
Heat-tolerant wheat varieties are thriving in the Senegal River Valley
Investments in agricultural research and development could generate higher overall employment beyond the agricultural sector, and particularly result in increased female employment in Africa
The collaboration will support the further development of their respective plant breeding programs, especially for kabuli chickpea, lentil and grass pea.
Faba bean cultivation has been confronted by many challenges over the past two decades particularly in the Amhara region. The main production constraints are introduction of parasitic weed (Orobanche crenata) and emerging diseases like faba bean gall in central and northern Ethiopia.
