ICARDA News

Broadcasting innovations in livestock production through native-language radio programs effectively communicate with farmers, promoting agriculture and development in rural areas. ICARDA launched a radio program on sheep fattening in Ethiopia, broadcast in six native languages to engage local communities.

The red palm weevil can devastate the valuable date palm plantations of the Middle East. Yet, date producers are still hesitant to apply new technologies that can control this invasive pest. A recent ICARDA study reveals factors that hinder pest control adoption.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Science Week is now postponed

The launch in Mali in 2023 of the country’s first-ever community-based breeding scheme for goats demonstrates that when small-scale livestock keepers collaborate, they can improve the genetic potential of their goats and enhance their livelihoods.

Tottori University master’s students visited the INRA-ICARDA Rainfed Research Platform in Morocco under the ICARDA-Tottori University partnership. The visit showcased ICARDA’s agri-innovations, enhancing students' understanding of Morocco's diverse dryland agricultural systems.

A new ICARDA study shows how applying key agri-innovations can strengthen dryland rainfed production systems in the face of accelerating climate change.

ICARDA scientists introduced the GeoAgro-MiSR smartphone app, developed by ICARDA, as part of the Water Productivity Enhancement in Agriculture in Egypt project. This project is in collaboration with FAO and the Egyptian Ministry of Water and Irrigation and is funded by the government of Japan.

At SIAM 2024, ICARDA’s delegation highlighted our pioneering research on climate-smart crops, the biodiversity conservation of our world-class genebank, the crucial role of women cooperatives for resilient agri-food systems, and the key role of young scientists in shaping tomorrow’s agricultural solutions in the face of accelerating climate change.

ICARDA unveils our 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy: “Sustainable dryland agriculture for a resilient and prosperous future.”