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Understanding the effects of organic versus conventional farming on soil organic carbon characteristics – a chronosequence study
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175052
Abstract
Organic farming aims at producing high quality, nutritious food while sustaining the health of soils and ecosystems, for which it relies on ecological processes. The amount and quality of soil organic carbon (SOC) influence many soil ecological processes that underlie ecosystem services. However, the effect of organic farming on the amount and especially the…
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Proyecto agricultura en laderas : diagnóstico y propuesta preliminar: Informe de consultoría
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71500
Publication year
1992
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
Proyecto agricultura en laderas : Diagnóstico y propuesta preliminar: Informe de consultoría. 1992. Centro Internacional de…
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AICCRA-RUFORUM-WASCAL partnership advances climate-smart higher education in Africa benefitting over 2,300 University lecturers in 37 African countries
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175025
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Through AICCRA partnership and engagement, WASCAL and RUFORUM developed new climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and climate information services (CIS) university course modules, informed by CGIAR science, benefitting over 2,300 university lecturers—29% women—in 37 African countries. These modules were integrated into three BSc programs (Sokoine…
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El Análisis Cualitativo Comparado (QCA): Una herramienta para entender fenómenos complejos en las ciencias sociales
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175056
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This Learning Note introduces Comparative Qualitative Analysis (QCA), a hybrid method combining qualitative depth with quantitative logic to explore complex causality in social phenomena. Originating from sociology and comparative politics, QCA is particularly suited for small and medium sample sizes. It uses set theory and Boolean algebra to identify necessary and…
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Fine-tuned AI for tracking policy demands and studies
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175054
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This Learning Note describes the development of an AI-based system using fine-tuned language models to support researchers in identifying and analyzing policy demands. The Alliance’s PISA team developed an annotated dataset from policy documents, labeling key elements such as drivers, outcomes, and interventions, and classifying texts as either foresight or ex-post studies. The AI model, based on RoBERTa, performed Named Entity…
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Let’s talk about NDCs: What are they and why are they important for climate action?
Juan Sebastian Rivas
The term NDC has become increasingly relevant in the context of climate change. However, as with many acronyms, people's understanding of its meaning is often taken for granted, leaving many people out of the conversation. If you’ve ever wondered what NDCs are and why they matter, this blog is for you…
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Climate action on the road from Bonn to Belém
Rhys Bucknall-Williams
Join the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT at the Bonn SB62 climate conference.
The United Nations mid-year climate talks take place annually in Bonn, Germany. The sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies, as they are known, serve as a…
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Christophe Béné: 1 in 1,000 researchers for a third year in a row
Erika Eliana Mosquera Echeverry
Clarivate/Web of Science has recognized the Alliance scientist Christophe Béné as a Highly Cited Researcher for the third year in a row. Highly Cited Researchers have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field of research, in this case cross-field.…
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Cassava drying for animal feed
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71392
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The different operations involved in the cassava drying process to produce chips for animal feed are indicated, namely weighing the fresh cassava, chipping, spreading out of chips, turning over of chips, recollection, storage, and marketing. The organization and management of a natural cassava drying plant are also described. Costs of construction and financing are also discussed. A 500-m…
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Bridging indigenous peoples’ food systems and school meals programmes: evidence and gaps
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175058
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Despite their essential contributions, Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems (IPFS) are often marginalized in current policies and programmes and are the most affected by socio-economic and climate-related disparities. Paradoxically, they also hold many of the solutions to global crises. Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples requires recognizing and integrating…
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Tree crop Information needs and use among farmers and extension agents in Ghana
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175057
Publication year
2025
Authors
Ofosu-Ampong, Kingsley
Jizorkuwie, Abdul-Latif
Schmidt, Paul
Wuletawu, Abera
Full Citation
Ofosu-Ampong, K.; Jizorkuwie, A.; Schmidt, P.; Wuletawu, A. (2025) Tree crop Information needs and use among farmers and extension…
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What’s really in our food? A look at food composition databases and the gaps we need to fill
Sarah Brinkley , José Luis Urrea-Benítez
To build healthier food systems, we need better food data. A new research shows where the gaps are—and how innovations like PTFI are helping to close them.
In today’s world, we hear a lot about what we eat: more vegetables…
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How inclusive design is shifting power to farmers and closing the seed adoption gap
Anastacia Wanjiru
Researchers from the Alliance’s Artemis project developed mobile AI tools and farmer feedback systems in Tanzania and Colombia to transform how crop breeding responds to real-world smallholder needs.
Across the Global South, crop breeding programs face a…
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Science Week 2025: The Alliance dreams big for impact
From June 9–13, scientists gathered to share ideas and innovations at Science Week: The Alliance’s annual event to exchange knowledge and accelerate collaboration around food systems research. This year’s conference took place in Vientiane, Laos, where the Alliance has a strong research and field presence. In this recap, we invite you to explore the emerging topics covered and…
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Op-ed: Scaling nature finance for sustainable food systems: From capital convergence for aligned impact
Wendy Francesconi
In the global push to finance and scale nature-positive transitions in food systems, the conversation often revolves around capital, who pays for it and who receives it. But the real challenge goes deeper. Mobilizing funds is fundamental, but it's not the only part of the equation. What matters…
