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Strengthening ties for sustainable agriculture: The Alliance meets with Ethiopia’s state minister of agriculture
Owen Kimani, Dejene K. Mengistu
Teferi Zenebe, Desta Lulseged, Ketema Dessalegn , Degefie Tibebe
Representatives from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT met Ethiopia’s State Minister of Agriculture in Addis Ababa to strengthen collaboration on land…
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Breaking barriers: Making climate information accessible to every farmer
Kiogora Joseline Kanja , Desire Kagabo, Livingstone Byandaga, Mvuyibwami Patrick
Chris Ngige
Climate services across Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda are being scaled through the ECREA project by strengthening local advisory institutions, training extension officers and farmers, and expanding communication channels…
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Accelerating agroecology from the ground up through ABCD training in Kiserian
Kevin Omondi Onyango, Peter Bolo, Lisa Elena Fuchs
Victoria Apondi, Langat Kipkorir, Peggy Karimi, Daisy Waweru
In March 2026, smallholder farmers in Kiserian, Kenya, joined a four-day ABCD training under CGIAR’s Multifunctional Landscapes program to strengthen agroecology by…
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Understanding soil biodiversity
Rachel Kibui, Manoj Kaushal
Q&A with Dr. Manoj Kaushal: Soil Scientist at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
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Dr. Manoj Kaushal during the interview in Nairobi…
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Danny Hunter
Principal Scientist, Convener for the Pacific
Danny has more than 25 years’ experience in over 30 countries - including 12 years living and working in Asia and the Pacific - leading and managing multidisciplinary teams working on environment and food, diets, and nutrition. He has been team leader of multiple global projects funded by the European Union, ACIAR, AusAid, NZAID, Global Environment Facility and others. As a researcher and practitioner, he is passionate about improving the provision of…
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Ana María Hurtado Vélez
Communications Intern
Communications intern, with an emphasis on organizational communication, strategic planning, and project management. She has experience in the design and implementation of communication strategies, content management, and strengthening institutional awareness.
Currently is conducting a postgraduate course in Strategic Communication, where she deepens her skills in the design, implementation, and evaluation of communication strategies applied to projects with…
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A new site for banana-related research
Rachel Chase
The Alliance-managed website MusaNet collects and shares global resources on banana (Musa) across the whole value chain – from collecting germplasm to post-harvest qualities.
The Musa genus, which includes over 70 species and around 1,000 cultivars of bananas, represents a globally important source of food…
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The Alliance at Macfrut 2025: Rimini
The Alliance is pleased to announce its participation at the upcoming Macfrut Fruit & Veg Professional Show, taking place from May 6-8 at the Rimini Expo Centre (Italy). As a leading international platform for the fruit and vegetable sector, Macfrut attracts more than 55,000 visitors annually, bringing together industry leaders in the fruit and vegetable sector to showcase the latest…
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Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Bioeconomy: A comprehensive DEA analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181900
Abstract
Purpose: The research focuses on analyzing the technical efficiency of a sample of 612 rice (Oryza sativa L.) producers in Ecuador during the year 2019. The objective is to explore productivity and efficiency gaps to guide decision-making and sustainable policies in the rice sector.
Design/methodology/approach: By employing Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)- a non-parametric method used to measure productive performance- this…
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Securing the future of Colombian cacao: projected suitability changes and adaptation strategies under climate change
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182167
Publication year
2026
Authors
Fremout, Tobias
González-Orozco, Carlos E.
Ceccarelli, Viviana
Ramirez-Siniva, Erika K.
Thomas, Evert
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Fremout, T.; González-Orozco, C.E.; Ceccarelli, V.;…
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The Conflict Sensitivity Wheel: A framework and tool to evaluate climate adaptation policies
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181902
Publication year
2026
Authors
Medina, Leonardo
Schapendonk, Frans
Jaskolski, Martina
Jebiwott, Alice
Osumba, Joab
Singh, Radhika
Pacillo, Grazia
Sieber, Stefan
Bonatti, Michelle
Full Citation…
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Tricot's role in sustainable agriculture and crop improvement
As the global population steadily increases – expecting to reach 9.8 billion people by 2050 - and the effects of climate change intensify, sustainable agriculture has become both a necessity and a challenge. The need to develop resilient, high-yield, and environmentally friendly crop varieties is more urgent than ever. Participatory approaches agricultural research…
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Cidra papa in Colombia: how a traditional crop is beginning to gain ground in the country’s agrifood systems
Sara Rankin-Cortázar
Daniela Arce Gómez
In Colombia, cidra papa, also known as guatila or chayote, is neither a new nor an unfamiliar crop. It has always been there: in farms, home gardens, and traditional kitchens. It is one of those foods that are part of everyday life in many territories…
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Bridging indigenous fruits and vegetables to markets: The case for Northern Vietnam’s indigenous fruits and vegetable systems
Deborah Nabuuma, Cornelis (Kees) Swaans, Andrea Ghione
Ky The Hoang, Thinh Nhu Le (FAVRI)
In Mai Son and Sa Pa, indigenous fruits and vegetables are more than heritage crops. New research explores how biodiversity, markets, and agro-ecotourism could unlock…
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Vihiga County, Kenya, champions sustainable farming with a new agroecology policy
Rachel Kibui, Anastacia Wanjiru
Acknowledgments: Special thanks to Lillian Aluso and Celine Termote
Vihiga County has adopted a new Agroecology Policy, marking a major step towards sustainable food systems through local leadership, farmer participation and science-backed practices, with support from the…
