Climate-resilient strategies for sustainable groundwater management in Mahanadi River basin of Eastern India
A comprehensive groundwater (GW) monitoring approach is necessary for the long-term sustainability of regional economies and livelihoods, especially with the threats of population explosion, rapid urbanization, and climate change. By using...
Policies and development models for “sustainable” agriculture in Tunisia an “agroecological transition” in question
This article examines the rise of so-called “sustainable agriculture” projects in Tunisia after the 2011 revolution, a period of deep political and institutional change. This era opened a debate on redefining the development model, particularly...
Policies and development models for “sustainable” agriculture in Tunisia an “agroecological transition” in question
This article examines the rise of so-called “sustainable agriculture” projects in Tunisia after the 2011 revolution, a period of deep political and institutional change. This era opened a debate on redefining the development model, particularly...
ICARDA Launches International Coalition to Protect Date Palms at Prestigious Khalifa Award
ICARDA launched the International Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control to combat one of the most destructive pests affecting palm cultivation worldwide.
Improving soil health and crop productivity through conservation agriculture and nitrogen management in rice-mustard-maize systems
Context Conventional crop production practices, including crop establishment using intensive soil tillage, low use of fertilization, low-yielding varieties, and the removal or burning of crop residues, in the Terai region of Nepal have led to...
International Consortium Launches Bold Battle Against Red Palm Weevil
In a milestone step toward safeguarding date palm agriculture, rural livelihoods, and the environment, the Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control (C4RPWC) will officially launch its integrated research-for-development (R4D) program in Abu Dhabi this week.
CGIAR, together with the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), launched CGIAR's first-ever Science Week. ICARDA was proud to be at the heart of it all.
Pathogenicity of entomopathogenic Beauveria bassiana strains on Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner)
The destructive pest of chickpeas, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner), is difficult to control using synthetic insecticides. The current research examined the entomopathogenic and endophytic colonisation effects of three fungal strains of Beauveria...
Optimizing water management and climate-resilient agriculture in rice-fallow regions of the Dwarakeswar river basin using ML models
Accurate spatial data on single-crop regions like rice fallows is vital for policymakers to optimize agrotechnological interventions and improve crop productivity. Predicting soil moisture and groundwater levels (GWL) is equally essential for...
