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.
Assessing the Evolution of Stability and Maturity in Co-Composting Sheep Manure with Green Waste Using Physico-Chemical and Biological Properties and Statistical Analyses: A Case Study of Botanique Garden in Rabat, Morocco
Organic waste utilization stands as a pivotal approach to ecological and economic sustainability. This study aimed to assess the stability, maturity, and evolution of co-composts comprising various blends of green waste (GW) and sheep manure (SM...
The 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from July 22 to 24, 2024. The congress is hosted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Landbouweekblad, South Africa’s biggest agricultural...
Visit of High-Level Delegation of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
ICARDA is delighted to host a high-level Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) delegation at its Rabat campus in Morocco. The visit is scheduled to take place from August 18 to 20, 2024.
Agriculture Water Management, Food Security, and Sustainable Agriculture in the People’s Republic of China and India under Climate Change
Water shortage is one of the major environmental challenges in emerging Asian economies such as India and the People’s Republic of China (PRC), presenting significant threats to livelihood and food security in coming decades. The growing...
Arginine promotes seed energy metabolism, increasing wheat seed germination at low temperature
Low temperatures during germination inhibit seed growth, lead to small and weak seedlings, and significantly reduce the wheat yield. Alleviating the adverse effects of low temperature on wheat seed germination is highly important for achieving...
Renewable Energy and Net House Integration for Sustainable Cucumber Crop Production in the Arabian Peninsula: Extending Growing Seasons and Reducing Resource Use
In most desert ecosystems of the Arabian Peninsula Region (APRP), vegetable production is carried out under controlled environment structures covered with polycarbonate sheets and inbuilt evaporative cooling systems. The areas with mild winter...
Genetic analysis of efficiency-related traits in Boer x Central Highland goats
This study aimed to identify important non-genetic factors and estimate genetic parameters for efficiency-related traits in Boer x Central Highland goats. The genetic parameters were estimated using the Average Information Restricted Maximum...
Field Visit to Kafr El Sheikh Governorate Under The Project for “Enhancement of Agricultural Productivity” by FAO and Japan
ICARDA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) are jointly organizing a field day on July 28, 2024, in Kafr El Sheikh to showcase the progress of activities related to the Project for Enhancement of Agricultural Productivity.
Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria mitigate drought and salinity stresses, and improve the physiological and agronomic performances in crops: A systematic review
Drought and salinity are environmental factors that negatively impact crop productivity in arid and semi-arid climates. Plant growth promoting rhizobia (PGPR) can help mitigate the harmful effects of drought and salinity on plant growth and...
