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Mrs. Alem Greiling showcases pulses creations at Ethiopia's LovePulses Competition
January 27, 2016

LovePulses Competition Stirs Awareness in Ethiopia

LovePulses Competition in Ethiopia helps raise profile of pulses for both food and farming.
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Biofortification through breeding interventions in lentil
January 23, 2016

Biofortification through breeding interventions in lentil

Micronutrient deficiency affects more than two billion population worldwide especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The deficiency in human body is commonly described as “hidden hunger” leading to a range of health hazards including low...

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Scientists working with farmers on improved wheat varieties and managing the crop
January 22, 2016

Gates Foundation-ICARDA partnership envisions reviving Arab world's rich past

A new partnership of Gates Foundation with ICARDA to revive agriculture sector in Arab region - cradle of civilization.
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ICARDA and AfricaRice participants emphasizing the importance of agricultural research at International Green Week Berlin
January 20, 2016

Emphasizing agricultural research at International Green Week Berlin

Scientists from ICARDA and AfricaRice highlighted the importance of international agricultural research to end world hunger at International Green Week Berlin.
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Dr. Bhup Bhardwaj’s leadership and contributions in the development of Nile Valley Project will always be remembered
January 18, 2016

ICARDA loses an esteemed architect of its founding days - Dr. Bhup Bhardwaj

ICARDA mourns the sad demise of Dr. Bhup Bhardwaj, former Director of Administration at the Cairo Office and an esteemed architect of its founding days.
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ICARDA staff in Lebanon celebrated International Year of Pulses with a feast at the Terbol Research Station
January 18, 2016

ICARDA staff in Lebanon celebrate International Year of Pulses with feast at Terbol Station

ICARDA staff in Lebanon marked the inauguration of the International Year of Pulses with a feast at Terbol Research Station.
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Faba bean (green) and barley (partially harvested) planted on a highly degraded landscape
January 18, 2016

A new faba bean variety replenishes soils and raises hope in Ethiopia

Ethiopian farmers gain hope as improved faba bean demonstrates revival of degraded soils and productivity.
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A potato farmer in Tajikistan (Photo: Neil Palmer/IWMI)
January 14, 2016

A Forecast for Farm Incomes with Climate Change: the Case of Central Asia

Impacts of changing climate on agricultural production are being experienced by farmers and herders around the world. However, the question being currently debated is how big will be the overall effect of climate change on the economics of...

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Development of a heat-tolerant livestock sector could decrease farmers’ vulnerability in Tajikistan as agricultural revenue drops due to climate change
January 14, 2016

Balancing climate related changes in Tajikistan’s farmlands

Tajikistan is a typical example of international injustice of climate change. It is one of the least responsible countries for the greenhouse gas emissions, while being most vulnerable to climate change impacts in the entire Central Asia region...

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Magnitude and Occurrence Probability of Soil Loss: a Risk Analytical Approach for the Plot Scale for Two Sites in Lower Austria
January 13, 2016

Magnitude and Occurrence Probability of Soil Loss: a Risk Analytical Approach for the Plot Scale for Two Sites in Lower Austria

Long-term contribution of soil loss events depends on both – the magnitude and the occurrence probability – but oftentimes, a limited observation period impedes the assessment of the temporal soil loss distribution. In this research, the event...

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