conservation agriculture

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Infographics

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.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

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

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

A recent study from the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) shows that conservation agriculture and other climate-smart technologies are increasing yields and farmer resilience amidst drought episodes in southern Africa.

Capacity development
News

This distinction acknowledges work that has had great international impact in the sciences and other fields.

Nutrition, health and food security
News

Rising populations will squeeze food systems worldwide. Science and partnerships can help.

Agricultural Development Officer
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
News

FACASI project explored ways to address access to appropriate mechanization solutions.

Nutrition, health and food security
Blogs

Transition to sustainable farming using concepts from ancestral food production systems leads to healthier soils and diets in Mexico.

Nutrition, health and food security
Features

How green manure and conservation agriculture are transforming the lives of farmers in eastern Zimbabwe.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

Agriculture leaders of eastern and southern Africa encourage wider adoption of conservation agriculture for the benefit of farmers, consumers and the environment.

Mechanization Specialist
Innovations
Publications

Researchers suggest agro-ecological approaches be promoted as a core component of integrated pest management programs.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Videos

In the state of West Bengal, India, farmers and entrepreneurs are finding success with the help of climate-smart conservation agriculture practices.

Innovations
In the media

Source: Daily Trust (23 May 2019)

CIMMYT researchers report a sub-surface drip fertigation system combined with conservation agriculture uses less water to produce the same wheat and rice yields.