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Guidance material for interpreting I-Cleaned eXtRa results.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140735
Publication year
2024
Authors
Mwema, Emmanuel
Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
Full Citation
Mwema, E.; Notenbaert, A. (2024) Guidance material for interpreting I-Cleaned eXtRa results. Alliance Bioversity-CIAT, Nairobi-Kenya. 4 p.
Publication Type
Manual…
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“Fruit basket upset”: Spatially explicit crop mixture responses to climatic and economic pressures
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140727
Abstract
Purpose
The choice of crops to produce at a location depends to a large degree on the climate. As the climate changes and food demand evolves, farmers may need to produce a different mix of crops. This study assesses how much cropland may be subject to such upheavals at the global scale, and then focuses on China as a case study to examine how spatial heterogeneity informs different contexts…
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Empowering Laikipia County through climate-smart agriculture for peace: A collaborative journey
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140736
Abstract
Science stands at the forefront of addressing the intricate challenges posed by climate change. Through harnessing scientific research and innovation, regions like Laikipia County gain invaluable insights and solutions to aid communities in adapting to and mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change, thereby fostering peace and stability. Consequently, the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT,…
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Towards a common vision for climate change, security and migration in the Mediterranean
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140758
Abstract
Increasing evidence indicates that climate change is likely to amplify risks and insecurities, leading to increased fragility and conflict (IPCC, 2022). Climate change can exacerbate food insecurity and fosters climate-induced mobility, thereby straining socio-economic systems and increasing the potential for disputes over dwindling natural resources. At the same time, conflict and fragility have proven…
article
AgriTech4Egypt Innovation Challenge: Call for Applications now Open
The CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform and partners seek innovative agri-tech solutions for sustainable agriculture in Egypt.
Cairo, 27 March 2024 – The CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP), in collaboration with project partners, has announced the AgriTech4Egypt Innovation Challenge: a global call…
article
New E-course to Protect Bananas from Fusarium Wilt Disease
Guy Blomme
Fusarium wilt is one of the most destructive diseases affecting banana production. The disease is found worldwide, in almost all areas where bananas are grown, and is increasingly compromising the livelihoods and food security of smallholder farmers, as well as interrupting the global banana market…
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CIAT annual report 1986 = CIAT informe anual 1986
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/65941
Publication year
1986
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 1986. CIAT Annual Report = CIAT informe anual. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Cali, CO.
Publication Type…
article
Global Initiative Reveals Huge Gaps in Knowledge About What We Eat
Periodic Table of Food identifies a list of 1,650 foods for biomolecular analysis to advance nutrition and planetary health.
WASHINGTON D.C. | April 8, 2024 — A ground-breaking new paper published in Nature Food from the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) exposes a…
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Machine vision — technofix or smallholder solution for deforestation-free coffee?
Christian Bunn
Many regulations on food production aim to increase the sustainability of value chains. However, as illustrated in the case of the EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR), due to compliance procedures these well-intentioned policies can unintentionally discriminate…
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CIAT annual report 1985
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/65939
Publication year
1985
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 1985. CIAT Annual Report. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Cali, CO.
Publication Type
Annual Report…
event
The 7th Meeting of the CGIAR Germplasm Units Working Group
The 7th International Workshop of the CGIAR Germplasm Health Units (GHU) will be held at the Latin American and Caribbean headquarters of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, from April 15–19.
This workshop will bring together representatives from the 11 CGIAR centers and Alliance staff to review the GHU group's objectives and progress in phytosanitary…
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Towards a common vision of climate, peace, security and migration in Mozambique: Workshop Memory
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/135620
Abstract
Mozambique is facing multiple climate and security-related risks, creating a complex climate security landscape with adverse impacts on human security. Sustained changes to average temperatures and rainfall variability affect rural livelihoods and food security, while extreme weather events such as cyclones, floods and droughts cause loss of lives, food supplies, housing and other…
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CIAT informe anual 1982
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/65934
Publication year
1982
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 1982. CIAT informe anual. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Cali, CO.
Publication Type
Annual Report…
event
Webinar: Gender dimensions of Post-Harvest Losses: Insights from a systematic review
With approximately one-third of all food produced worldwide going to waste, particularly affecting low- and middle-income countries and perishable crops like fruits and vegetables, the urgency to address this issue cannot be overstated. Sustainable Development Goal 12.3.1's aims to curtail global food waste and minimize losses along production and…
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Transforming Ethiopian Food Systems: Leveraging Private Sector Incentives to Drive Agroecological Wheat Production
By Yodit Balcha, Degefie Tibebe, Mohammed Ebrahim, Viviane Filippi and Jonathan Mockshell
In recent years, Ethiopia has embarked on transforming the country's food system through different regulations and policies to achieve food security for its citizens. Its 'Cluster-based Agricultural Commercialization Strategy (…
