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Award
September 25, 2024
Two prestigious awards for Dr. Shiv Kumar Agrawal, ICARDA’s Head of the Food Legume Research Platform (FLRP) and Regional Coordinator of the ICARDA South Asia and China Regional Program,
Event
September 18, 2024
The 11th International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics is scheduled from September 30 to October 3, 2024, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland, Australia, gathering around 400 prominent researchers, educators, and agri-food...
Event
September 18, 2024
The WEFE4MED Project aims to implement a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus approach across the Mediterranean region through a Nexus Community of Practice (NCoP) to address accelerating climate and environmental challenges affecting societies and agro-ecological systems.
News
September 10, 2024
With support from the African Development Bank’s Agricultural Research for the Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC) and Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation (TAAT), ICARDA and the Department of Research and Specialist Services (DRISS) developed and released a bread wheat variety named SAVE.
News
September 08, 2024
Pulses, the unsung heroes of the agricultural realm, embody a crucial protein source and exhibit remarkable resilience to environmental stresses like drought, heat, and cold, making them a pivotal crop in India's agricultural landscape. On September 2 – 4, 2024, the ICARDA India hosted the successful 29th Annual Group Meet on Rabi Pulses at the Food Legume Research Platform at Amlaha.
Event
September 03, 2024
Water security is a critical global concern, particularly in the Arab region, where severe water scarcity and long-standing disputes over resources pose significant challenges. The 6th Arab Water Forum, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 16 - 18 September 2024, will bring...
Event
September 03, 2024
Egypt’s largest agricultural fair, the Sahara Conference, will be held from September 15 to 17, 2024, in Cairo, with ICARDA as a proud sponsor of this significant event.
Sahara's Technical Conference provides a comprehensive platform for exploring the latest innovations...
Event
September 02, 2024
The Global Vertical Farming Show, scheduled for September 10-11, 2024, in Dubai, will gather experts, investors, growers, and industry leaders from around the world to explore the latest developments in vertical farming. This prestigious event will be held under the patronage of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
News
August 26, 2024
In a significant development for Syria's agricultural sector, the National Committee for New Varieties, chaired by the Minister of Agriculture, has officially released a new bread wheat variety named Cham 12, developed and tested by ICARDA in collaboration with GCSAR.