ICARDA News

Raised bed planting is a proven farming practice with significant potential in Central Asia.

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August 05, 2014

The potential of raised-bed planting in Central Asia

Raised bed planting – making furrows in fields and planting seeds at the top of these furrows – is a proven farming practice that offers the promise of water savings and increased yields.

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August 05, 2014

Raising wheat production in Africa

Wheat production in sub-Saharan Africa has a bright future, according to the results of a research for development partnership targeting strategic crops.

Wheat is a crucial commodity across the world’s dry areas where ICARDA works with national partners to raise productivity and develop new varieties

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July 22, 2014

A global strategy for ICARDA's wheat program

ICARDA’s wheat program continues to deliver benefits and is using the decentralization of the Center’s operations to more effectively target global priorities.

Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram (left), Senior Scientific Advisor at ICARDA, with Dr. Norman Borlaug

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June 28, 2014

Wheat researcher wins prestigious World Food Prize

Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram, Senior Scientific Advisor at ICARDA, has been awarded the prestigious World Food Prize for his research on improved wheat varieties.

Livestock help strengthen community resilience against the effects of climate change

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June 22, 2014

Exchange builds farmer resilience to climate change

ICARDA recently facilitated a farmer-centered knowledge exchange involving producers from both Jordan and Iraq, an attempt to strengthen community resilience.

The new platform, inaugurated in Addis Ababa, builds on ICARDA’s 35-year partnership with the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR).

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June 14, 2014

A bold vision for ICARDA research and partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa

ICARDA has launched a Sub-Saharan research platform, moving into a new phase of expanded partnerships and a growing role in the region.

Tunisia’s Minister of Agriculture, H. E. Dr. Lassad Lachaal, visited the research location to observe progress.

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June 05, 2014

Minister’s visit recognizes progress of wheat-legume project in Tunisia

Wheat and food legumes are staple foods across West Asia and North Africa, providing a valuable source of protein, particularly among the poorer sectors of society.