conservation agriculture
Breaking Ground: Gokul Paudel finds the best on-farm practices for South Asia
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionCIMMYT system economist explores ways to streamline smallholder farming systems through mechanization, gender equity and conservation agriculture.
Solving South Asia’s sustainability issues will require a systems approach to crop management
Climate adaptation and mitigationNew research shows that a portfolio of crop management practices can boost productivity while minimizing harm to the environment.
Crop variety guide for farmers
Capacity developmentNew manual supports informed choices for climate resilience in Zimbabwe.
An instant seed market
Climate adaptation and mitigationSeed fair in Masvingo, Zimbabwe — the first of its kind — increases smallholder access to stress tolerant varieties and knowledge on climate-smart technologies.
Farmers flock towards nutritious, orange maize
Nutrition, health and food securityA growing number of smallholders in southern Zimbabwe adopt provitamin-A maize after collective learning and knowledge transfer initiative.
Reflections on resilience
Climate adaptation and mitigationMother-trial farmers in Zimbabwe’s Mwenezi district share their experiences, lessons and successes in adopting climate-resilient practices.
What is sustainable intensification?
Climate adaptation and mitigationFarming method can boost yields, increase farmers’ profits and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Breaking Ground: Isaiah Nyagumbo advances climate-smart technologies to improve smallholder farming systems
Climate adaptation and mitigationSystems agronomist transforms farmers’ livelihoods through improved crop performance and soil health, promoting sustainable techniques that mitigate climate change effects.
Cobs & Spikes podcast: What is conservation agriculture?
Climate adaptation and mitigationSustainable farming method can increase resilience to climate change, protect biodiversity and sustainably use natural resources.
Climate change and agriculture: Way ahead for low-emission growth
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Down to Earth (25 Sep 2020)
Efficient use of fertilizer, adoption of zero-tillage and management of irrigation water can cut greenhouse gas emissions.
CIMMYT and IITA collaborate to increase adoption of conservation agriculture in southern Africa
InnovationsNew project will research and promote the adoption of sustainable farming method and practices.
How do I become a zero-till farmer?
Capacity developmentNew online training takes farmers and service providers though a visual journey on the use of conservation agriculture-based sustainable intensification methods.
New publications: Rotation, mulch and zero tillage reduce weeds
Nutrition, health and food securityTrial results highlight the long-term benefits of conservation agriculture-based weed management.
Conservation agriculture for sustainable intensification in Eastern India
Environmental health and biodiversityA new policy brief provides a roadmap for accelerating the adoption of conservation agriculture in Eastern India.