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Agricultural Productivity

By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion. Farmers, already challenged to produce more food, need new tools and technologies to keep pace.

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Filling the Gap Between Seeds Research and Small-Scale Farmers

Groups within CARE's Farmer Field and Business Schools increase seed quality through participatory varietal selection processes.
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Beja Turner

Mar 09, 2023
Agricultural Productivity Education and Extension
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Adopting Climate-Smart Agriculture to Strengthen Resilience in Ethiopia

The Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia is a region characterized by climate variables. To benefit smallholder farmers in dry regions such as this, climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices need to be...

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Mar 09, 2023
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Education and Extension Nutrition Resilience
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Digital Inclusion in Agriculture is Intertwined with Data

An increasing number of digital services, including those targeting the agriculture sector, rely on data from users to deliver, refine, and enhance their services. The representativeness of that data can...
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Josh Woodard

Mar 08, 2023
Agricultural Productivity Gender
Sri Lankan dairy farmer discusses fodder cultivation. Photo Credit: IESC

A Practical Tool to Drive Climate-Smart Dairy Production in Sri Lanka

IESC has introduced a practical measurement tool to support the Sri Lankan dairy sector to reduce emissions while boosting productivity on small farms.

Improving Economies for Stronger Communities (IESC)

Mar 07, 2023
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources
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Sowing the Seeds of Women’s Leadership in Researching Pakistan’s Chili Sector

Over the past decade, there has been a global shift in the inclusiveness of women in varied fields including all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

CABI: Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International

Mar 07, 2023
Agricultural Productivity Food Safety Markets and Trade Gender Resilience Youth
The Galo Raphe Forest Conservation Cooperative. Credit: Farm Africa, 2022

Participatory Forest Management for Improving Water Security and Livelihoods in Ethiopia

The growing population of Ethiopia's Central Rift Valley has spurred the expansion of agricultural land and encroachment into forest areas. Recognizing this challenge, a consortium of five non-governmental organizations initiated...

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Mar 03, 2023
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Education and Extension Resilience
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Unlocking the Benefits of Innovation: A Product Life Cycle Approach

Facilitating technology adoption requires a good fit between product and market and coordination between many actors.
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Jim Gaffney

Mar 02, 2023
Agricultural Productivity
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Reducing Risks of Pesticides to Ecosystem Health in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia

A consortium of five non-governmental organizations are intervening to redress water pollution in Ethiopia under their Growth for the Future (G4F) project.

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Mar 02, 2023
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Food Safety Youth
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Answering Agrilinks Community Livestock Questions

This Q&A session answers livestock questions from the Agrilinks Community.
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Leslie Brooks

Feb 28, 2023
Agricultural Productivity Education and Extension
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Safeguarding Bangladesh's "White Gold" and Protecting Livelihoods as the Climate Changes

This app has opened minds and changed the way some people farm. It also encourages other people to change their ways of farming.

Winrock International

Feb 27, 2023
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ICTforAg: Unpacking Sustainability Journeys

Feb 03, 2021 online
Funding for digital agriculture in many of the markets where the development sector works remain largely donor driven. The Digitalisation of African Agriculture Report, for example, found that investments in...
Agricultural Productivity Resilience
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Current and Emerging Threats to Crops: Building the Knowledge Base

Oct 21, 2020 online
Please join USAID Bureau for Resilience and Food Security as we consider current efforts to combat threats and share a new research opportunity to further the practice.
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Resilience
Building A Safe Food System: The Role of Cold Chain Logistics in Food Safety of Perishable Food
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Building A Safe Food System: The Role of Cold Chain Logistics in Food Safety of Perishable Food

Sep 30, 2020 online
Some of the most nutritious foods are also some of the most perishable—fruits, vegetables, and animal-sourced foods. They all require temperature control or a “cold chain” to stay fresh and...
Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade
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Planting New Seeds: Innovations in Global Seed Systems

Sep 23, 2020 online
The average age of crop varieties used by many farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa continues to get older, threatening productivity gains. Reversing this long-standing trend is the objective behind recent changes...
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Market-led Interventions for Seed Security Response

Jul 01, 2020 online
From contexts of emergencies to times of peace, markets are pivotal in helping farmers access seed. In this webinar, panelists will present lessons from two reviews of market-led emergency seed...
Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade
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Operating Models for Early Generation Seed Production: 10 Case Studies

Jun 24, 2020 online
Public research institutions in the Global South have developed and released improved seed varieties that exhibit better yield and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses than farmer-saved seed. And yet...
Agricultural Productivity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
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Supporting the Management of Fall Armyworm in Africa and Asia: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Jun 18, 2020 online
Fall Armyworm (FAW) is an invasive and damaging pest endemic to the Americas that is spreading across Africa and Asia, particularly targeting maize, a vital staple crop. FAW will have...
Agricultural Productivity Food Safety
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Market-based Agricultural Technology Scaling in Fragmented Market Settings: Three Cases

Jun 10, 2020 online
Agricultural technology scaling is a complex, long-term systems change phenomenon that requires many years and many partners to achieve success. One of the most difficult components of large scale scaling...
Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade Resilience
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Securing the Harvest: Post-harvest Strategies to Increase Resilience

Apr 30, 2020 online
In developing countries, as much as one-third of a season’s harvest is lost along the value chain from harvest to consumption. For grain alone, more is lost in sub-Saharan Africa...
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Beyond Hype: Digital Trends, Scale and Evidence

Dec 11, 2019 online
Global agricultural development is increasingly shaped by the unprecedented growth of the digital economy. Digital technologies have demonstrated the potential to redefine economic growth models, empower poor people with new...
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