AfricaRice

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Nutrition, health and food security
News

One CGIAR’s Breeding Resource Initiative is moving forward on an array of shared services, capacity development programs and technical support.

Nutrition, health and food security
In the media

Source: Science (7 Nov 2022)

Research on rice crops that do not need replanting in China is showing promising results for yield, finances and labor, and the environment.

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.

Capacity development
News

Scientists, research technicians and data managers learn functionalities and applications of EBS during in-person training in Nairobi.

Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Blogs

Building on impact of GENNOVATE, scientists recommend integrating gender-transformative research and methodologies into the new CGIAR Initiatives.

Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Features

Experts discuss solutions to postharvest losses and how agricultural mechanization can benefit rural women in the Global South.

Capacity development
Features

Service provider harvest model could create opportunities for young African entrepreneurs while reducing carbon emissions.