A stocktaking exercise explores which CGIAR innovations have been adopted and scaled up in Kenya’s agri-food system
Kenya has repeatedly put agriculture at the heart of its future. It did so in Kenya Vision 2030, again in the Agricultural Sector Transformation and Growth Strategy (ASTGS), and once more in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). This year also saw the launch of the National Agri-food Systems Investment Plan (NASIP) 2026-2030, the second…
Adaptive agriculture “information factories” to help farmers and value chains navigate climate and market change
For millions of smallholder farmers, uncertainty has become part of everyday life. Will this crop hold its value when harvest comes? What price will buyers be willing to pay? Will the rain be as erratic as it was last year? Is this the year that pests and diseases decimate my crop? As climate change reshapes…
Rural women are transforming agriculture – here’s how
Rural women are at the heart of global food security. Across farming communities worldwide, women are increasing productivity, growing businesses, improving food safety and helping others succeed. We celebrate the women farmers, advisors and entrepreneurs helping to achieve this.
Pest management in Ecuador: How farmer knowledge and access to alternatives can reduce pesticide risks
Pest management in Ecuador and overreliance on chemical pesticides raise serious concerns for environmental sustainability and public health. Discover how farmer knowledge and access to alternatives can reduce pesticide risks in the country.
Gender disparities among farmers in Ghana – who gets left behind by digital agriculture?
Gender disparities are widespread among rural smallholder farming communities. While digital technologies can help farmers access vital agricultural advice and close the gap, women - particularly older women - can face barriers to using them. New research looks at these barriers and the solutions to overcome them.
How crop-livestock clinics help strengthen One Health partnerships in Uganda
Joint crop-livestock clinics in Uganda are bringing agricultural, veterinary and other specialists together to improve farmer support, strengthen cross-sector partnerships and promote a practical One Health approach.
The next chapter for Africa’s food systems isn’t inventing solutions. It’s scaling them
Across Africa, many of the solutions needed to strengthen food security, resilience and livelihoods exist. Yet knowledge only creates impact when it reaches the people and institutions who can use it. The priority now is scaling proven solutions so they can deliver impact where it is needed most. This was the consistent message from the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026.
From learners to leaders: the young women farmers tackling fall armyworm in Zambia
For Zambia and its population of 19.6 million people, agriculture is the main source of employment and household incomes. CABI is working with partners to empower young women farmers in Zambia with skills in sustainable pest management and knowledge exchange. By focusing on using participatory video the approach is enabling women to become confident creators and communicators.
How ASEAN countries work together to strengthen plant health and protect agriculture
Regional collaboration across Southeast Asia is vital to manage biosecurity risks. Discover how networks like ASEANET and ARDN help countries strengthen plant health, share diagnostic expertise, and protect agricultural trade.
Advancing bioinputs through knowledge and partnerships in Latin America
Colombia is strengthening the use of bioinputs through research, policy support and regional collaboration. From biological control of coffee berry borer to improving access to reliable information, the country offers valuable lessons for advancing sustainable agriculture across Latin America.