ICARDA News

An ICARDA initiative that helped Lebanese farmers better manage their scarce water supplies and cope with the increasing pressures and demands of a growing Syrian refugee population concluded recently.

The heat-wave in Europe poses a significant threat to wheat production across the continent. The breeding of heat-tolerant wheat varieties remains one of the most strategic approaches to cope with extremely high temperatures - but Europe is failing to take advantage of the resilient varieties developed and disseminated by the CGIAR and its partners, which offer a robust defense against the warming effects of global climate change.

CGIAR visit provides opportunity to promote understanding of how Egypt’s agricultural sector can enhance the productivity and sustainability of its water use.

How can we strengthen women’s involvement in water governance and enhance their access to irrigation technologies?

The World Academy of Scientists (TWAS) is now accepting nominations for three prizes devoted to women scientists working in developing countries.

ICARDA is saddened by the loss of our Board Member, Dr. Mohamed Badraoui, who passed away on April 5, 2019.

A new research partnership will utilize remote sensing and Earth Observation technologies to enhance sustainable agricultural development.

‘Farming with Alternative Pollinators’ is a sustainable, low-cost strategy that conserves biodiversity while increasing productivity.