conservation agriculture

In the media

tag icon Environmental health and biodiversity

Source: The Counter (21 May 2021)

Dave Hodson discusses why conservation may be the key to our survival.

Press releases

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Over 700,000 people will benefit from the Aguas Firmes project, which will facilitate the adoption of sustainable intensification practices on more than 4,000 hectares, through a partnership with Grupo Modelo and GIZ.

Press releases

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

A new meta-study confirms that nitrous oxide emissions can be reduced by boosting nitrogen productivity, crop yield and use of “4Rs.”

News

tag icon Capacity development

CSISA initiatives support smallholder farmers in India to become successful entrepreneurs.

Features

tag icon Gender equality, youth and social inclusion

CIMMYT system economist explores ways to streamline smallholder farming systems through mechanization, gender equity and conservation agriculture.

News

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

New research shows that a portfolio of crop management practices can boost productivity while minimizing harm to the environment.

Publications

tag icon Capacity development

New manual supports informed choices for climate resilience in Zimbabwe.

Features

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Seed fair in Masvingo, Zimbabwe — the first of its kind — increases smallholder access to stress tolerant varieties and knowledge on climate-smart technologies.

Features

tag icon Nutrition, health and food security

A growing number of smallholders in southern Zimbabwe adopt provitamin-A maize after collective learning and knowledge transfer initiative.

Features

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Mother-trial farmers in Zimbabwe’s Mwenezi district share their experiences, lessons and successes in adopting climate-resilient practices.

Explainers

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Farming method can boost yields, increase farmers’ profits and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Features

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Systems agronomist transforms farmers’ livelihoods through improved crop performance and soil health, promoting sustainable techniques that mitigate climate change effects.

Podcasts

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Sustainable farming method can increase resilience to climate change, protect biodiversity and sustainably use natural resources.

In the media

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Source: Down to Earth (25 Sep 2020)

Efficient use of fertilizer, adoption of zero-tillage and management of irrigation water can cut greenhouse gas emissions.