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Event
September 02, 2024
The Global Vertical Farming Show, scheduled for September 10-11, 2024, in Dubai, will gather experts, investors, growers, and industry leaders from around the world to explore the latest developments in vertical farming. This prestigious event will be held under the patronage of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
News
August 26, 2024
In a significant development for Syria's agricultural sector, the National Committee for New Varieties, chaired by the Minister of Agriculture, has officially released a new bread wheat variety named Cham 12, developed and tested by ICARDA in collaboration with GCSAR.
Event
August 04, 2024
ICARDA and the Karakalpakstan Research Institute of Crop Husbandry (KRICH), with generous support from the FAO, initiated crop diversification activities in the Aral Sea Region of Uzbekistan in spring 2024.
News
July 30, 2024
FAO and ICARDA hosted a successful field day in Egypt to highlight the advancements and activities of the Enhancement of Agricultural Productivity Project.
News
July 30, 2024
ICARDA’s new lightweight version of its Raised Bed Machine (RBM) is revolutionizing smallholder farming by making groundbreaking technology and agri-approaches more accessible and efficient.
News
July 25, 2024
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.
News
July 25, 2024
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.
Blog
June 17, 2024
CGIAR's Livestock and Climate Initiative and ICARDA's toolkit blend modern science with indigenous knowledge to restore degraded lands and support dryland farmers.
Blog
June 16, 2024
ICARDA’s APELD tool, developed through CGIAR's Livestock and Climate Initiative, quantifies economic losses from land degradation and analyzes rehabilitation benefits.