ICARDA News

Scientists working with farmers on improved wheat varieties and managing the crop

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January 22, 2016

Gates Foundation-ICARDA partnership envisions reviving Arab world's rich past

A new partnership of Gates Foundation with ICARDA to revive agriculture sector in Arab region - cradle of civilization.

ICARDA and AfricaRice participants emphasizing the importance of agricultural research at International Green Week Berlin

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January 20, 2016

Emphasizing agricultural research at International Green Week Berlin

Scientists from ICARDA and AfricaRice highlighted the importance of international agricultural research to end world hunger at International Green Week Berlin.

Dr. Bhup Bhardwaj’s leadership and contributions in the development of Nile Valley Project will always be remembered

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January 18, 2016

ICARDA loses an esteemed architect of its founding days - Dr. Bhup Bhardwaj

ICARDA mourns the sad demise of Dr. Bhup Bhardwaj, former Director of Administration at the Cairo Office and an esteemed architect of its founding days.

ICARDA staff in Lebanon celebrated International Year of Pulses with a feast at the Terbol Research Station

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January 18, 2016

ICARDA staff in Lebanon celebrate International Year of Pulses with feast at Terbol Station

ICARDA staff in Lebanon marked the inauguration of the International Year of Pulses with a feast at Terbol Research Station.

Faba bean (green) and barley (partially harvested) planted on a highly degraded landscape

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January 18, 2016

A new faba bean variety replenishes soils and raises hope in Ethiopia

Ethiopian farmers gain hope as improved faba bean demonstrates revival of degraded soils and productivity.

A potato farmer in Tajikistan (Photo: Neil Palmer/IWMI)

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January 14, 2016

A Forecast for Farm Incomes with Climate Change: the Case of Central Asia

Impacts of changing climate on agricultural production are being experienced by farmers and herders around the world. However, the question being currently debated is how big will be the overall effect of climate change on the economics of agriculture in agrarian...

Development of a heat-tolerant livestock sector could decrease farmers’ vulnerability in Tajikistan as agricultural revenue drops due to climate change

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January 14, 2016

Balancing climate related changes in Tajikistan’s farmlands

Tajikistan is a typical example of international injustice of climate change. It is one of the least responsible countries for the greenhouse gas emissions, while being most vulnerable to climate change impacts in the entire Central Asia region. Tajikistan already...

ICARDA’s Director General, Dr. Mahmoud Solh, receiving the FAO 70th Anniversary Commemorative Medal

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January 12, 2016

ICARDA's DG Awarded by FAO

Dr. Mahmoud Solh received the FAO 70th Anniversary Commemorative Medal for his lifetime contributions to global food security and continuous support to FAO’s work in the region.