Association of International Research and Development Centers for Agriculture (AIRCA)

http://www.airca.org/

Nutrition, health and food security
News

CIMMYT and partners are working to accelerate the delivery of stress-tolerant and nutritious seeds to boost smallholder farmer resilience to drought and pests in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

Zambia Minister of Agriculture host CIMMYT Director General for deliberations on the country’s strategic road map.

Environmental health and biodiversity
News

Participatory testing of fall armyworm (FAW) solutions is helping to find eco-friendly and cost-effective integrated pest management (IPM) packages in Kenya.

Environmental health and biodiversity
In the media

Source: The Farming Forum (30 Dec 2022)

Latest progress on fall armyworm prevention and protection show signs of success for smallholders.

Environmental health and biodiversity
News

CIMMYT collaborates with the Fertilizer Association of Nepal to facilitate stakeholder dialogue and address national fertilizer shortage.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

Climate-resilient soil fertility management by smallholders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Environmental health and biodiversity
In the media

Source: Agro News (9 Nov 2022)

Scientists are working to contain the spread of fall armyworm in Kenya with naturally resistant varieties and eco-friendly solutions.

Environmental health and biodiversity
News

Experts gathered at the FAO Science and Innovation Forum to drive forward research partnerships to curb crop loss due to pests and diseases through efficient global sharing of data.

Poverty reduction, livelihoods and jobs
Blogs

CIMMYT supports the development of site-specific fertilizer recommendations to increase rice productivity in Nepal.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Blogs

“Strong partnership” highlighted as CIMMYT and the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board review progress in managing acid soil.

Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
News

The Initiative targets a broad range of pests and diseases affecting cereals, legumes, potato, sweet potato, cassava, banana and other vegetables.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Publications

Multiple studies show conventional farming practices degrade soils, deplete aquifers and feed rampant greenhouse gas emissions.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Features

Farming system harnesses the power of biology to rebuild soil organic matter, diversify crop systems, and improve water retention and nutrient uptake.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Features

The manual builds on the lessons of a decade of work on MLN management in sub-Saharan Africa by CIMMYT and its partners.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Features

Digital platform provides information that will help increase crop productivity and improve soil health.