Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA)

Projects

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Features

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

News

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Significant discoveries have been made for the potential improvement of production of groundnut in sub-Saharan Africa.

News

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The Ukama Ustawi Initiative will help millions of vulnerable smallholders in 12 countries transition from maize-mixed systems to sustainably intensified, diversified, and de-risked agrifood systems.

Press releases

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New project will research and promote the adoption of sustainable farming method and practices.

Features

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Women in Malawi are inspiring the next generation of smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart technologies.

Features

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Soil conservation means food security for farmers in Malawi.

Infographics

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A new series of infographics outlines the challenges that must be addressed in order to scale adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices in southern Africa.

Features

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Long-term research on climate-smart agriculture in Malawi has improved the productivity, resilience and prospects of Mary Twaya, a single mother of three.

News

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Scientists are working to catalyze local farming and help meet the rapidly rising regional demand wheat.