Harnessing new high-resolution satellite imagery to plant breeding
New study by CIMMYT researchers shows how multi-temporal, high-resolution satellite images can be used effectively to monitor breeding maize and
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Smart investments in agricultural innovation can propel Africa towards food security
By: Lindiwe Agnes Kalibata, Lindiwe Majele Sibanda 07 September 2023, Africa: Transforming food systems to reduce hunger and poverty in a climate
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Africa Food Systems Forum 2023: Dar es Salaam Gathers 4000+ Delegates to Address Africa’s Food Systems Transformation Goals
05 September 2023, Tanzania: The 13th annual Africa Food Systems Forum is set to convene from September 5th to 8th, 2023,
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Terres Inovia, ICARDA, and French breeders join to broaden the genetic base of lentils and chickpeas
Objective: to promote the development of lentils and chickpeas in France through research collaboration 05 September 2023, Paris: Terres Inovia, ICARDA
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Biochar Carbon Credits is Farmer’s Black Gold
Guest Author: Shailendra Singh Rao, Founder, Creduce 04 September 2023, New Delhi: Addressing climate change necessitates both the reduction of greenhouse
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Global leader AgroFresh to feature next generation of freshness solutions at Asia Fruit Logistica
01 September 2023, Philadelphia: AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. announces their participation in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, September 6-8, at Hall 3,
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Joint Statement from CGIAR System Board and ICRISAT Board Chairs
Following the April 2023 resolution by the Governing Board of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
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How can the rice sector address the global market disruptions
Global experts on rice research and market trends convene in a webinar to share their insights and views on India’s
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Collaboration for Nutrition: APAARI and HarvestPlus to accelerate adoption of nutrition-smart agricultural practices across Asia-Pacific
24 August 2023, Asia: The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) and HarvestPlus have embarked on an exciting collaboration aimed at increasing
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BASF launches new xarvio® Agro Experts program in Brazil to increase access and use of digital farming technologies
24 August 2023, Brazil: BASF has launched an innovative program in Brazil that links independent, agronomic consultancies with farmers through its advanced xarvio FIELD
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