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A USAID-supported research partnership with Ethiopia is developing improved crops for Sub-Saharan Africa
November 27, 2016

Can improved cereal and legume varieties deliver for Sub-Saharan Africa?

High-yielding, heat-tolerant and disease-resistant cereals and legumes are helping to fight climate change in Africa.
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FAO Assistant Director General and Near East-North Africa Regional Representative, Abdessalam Ould Ahmed chats with ICARDA Director General, Aly Abousabaa
November 27, 2016

FAO explores collaboration opportunities with new ICARDA chief

FAO Assistant-Director General and Regional representative for the Near East and North Africa region Mr. Abdessalam Ould Ahmed, received at the organisation’s regional office in Cairo Mr. Aly Abousabaa, the newly appointed Director General of...

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Potential anthelmintic effect of Capparis spinosa (Capparidaceae) as related to its polyphenolic content and antioxidant activity
November 27, 2016

Potential anthelmintic effect of Capparis spinosa (Capparidaceae) as related to its polyphenolic content and antioxidant activity

Capparis spinosa is cultivated for several proprieties and the different parts of the plant (flower buds, fruits, leaf and seeds) have been employed in drugs, foods and cosmetics. This study aimed to explore the antioxidant potential effect and...

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November 22, 2016

A Final Stepping Stone for Smallholders to Zero-Till Farming

Can sowing the seeds without tilling give better results than the age-old practice of ploughing? Wheat farmers from Hama, Syria found out for themselves when they ventured to experiment their wheat crop with zero till (ZT) and were astounded to...
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Young scientists gaining valuable new knowledge and skills.
November 21, 2016

Investing in food security: bridging the skills gap for a food secure future

Investing in food security – strengthening the capacity of young scientists will help countries raise productivity for decades to come.
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Panel discussion with opening remarks from ICARDA's Board Chair, Margret Thalwitz
November 20, 2016

Coping with climate change: what will it take for MENA’s smallholders

Science and policy experts review the tasks ahead for adaptation of smallholders to climate change in MENA at COP22.
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Technical Report: Training course on Best practices fo conserving genetic resources and management of genebank - February 8-19, 2016
November 14, 2016

Technical Report: Training course on Best practices fo conserving genetic resources and management of genebank - February 8-19, 2016

Genetic resources conservation and sustainable use are pre-requisites for sustainable agricultural development and food security. They are used as sources of valuable genes to develop new cultivars resistant and tolerant to major biotic and...

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November 12, 2016

Science and innovation – the key to enhanced productivity

Climate change poses a significant threat to dryland agriculture – and millions of farmers are already challenged by rising temperatures, water scarcity, and the emergence of new pests and diseases.
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November 11, 2016

Strengthening the resilience of dryland agriculture

Farmers in dryland countries are already hard-hit by climate change – with many forced to contend with increasingly erratic rainfall, more frequent drought, extreme temperatures, shifting climatic zones, and the arrival of new crop pests and...

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Terbol, Lebanon

On Farm Water Management