Two Forms of Critical AI Literacy And Why They Matter For Farming Communities
By Chioma Chigozie-Okwum, Ameen Jauhar, and Eliot Jones-Garcia 30 May 2026, Africa: Imagine two scenarios. In the first, an existing AI chatbot is integrated
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Change In Salt Flushing Approach Pays Big Dividends For Strawberry Grower
29 May 2026, UK: Using a water conditioner is helping a large strawberry grower manage salt accumulation in growing substrates more effectively.
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Why Crop Breeding Is Entering An Era Of Collaboration With AI
By Jawoo Koo, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI, for CGIAR Digital Transformation Accelerator. 29 May 2026, Colombia: At first glance, the cover image of
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Digital Tool Provides a Quick Check on Herbicide Mix Efficacy
29 May 2026, Colorado: Two Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) member scientists have helped create a digital tool to enable farmers
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ISARC Showcases Mechanized DSR and Climate-Resilient Rice Practices Under UPAGREES Project
29 May 2026, Varanasi: As rice farming continues to face climate risks, water scarcity, and labor costs, scaling the adoption of climate-smart
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From Research to Implementation: Cambodia Discusses Roadmap to Reduce Methane Emissions in Rice Production
29 May 2026, Cambodia: Cambodia is making significant progress in its climate commitments for 2030 and 2050. As part of these efforts,
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IRRI and BRMP Formalize Renewed Partnership to Advance Rice Research In Indonesia
29 May 2026, Philippines: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Badan Perakitan dan Modernisasi Pertanian (BRMP) of the Ministry of
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The Digital Transformation Of Agricultural Research Is Already Underway
By Ram Dhulipala, Director, CGIAR Digital Transformation Accelerator 28 May 2026, Nairobi: AI is often described as a revolution waiting to happen in
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Can Cash And Therapy Work In Conflict Settings? Evidence From Ethiopia
28 May 2026, Ethiopia: In low-income settings, poverty and mental health are often locked in a vicious cycle. Poor mental health can
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Vietnam Pioneers Digital ‘Scoring’ Tool for Nation’s Low-Emission Rice Program
28 May 2026, Vietnam: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the Vietnam Rice Industry Association (VIETRISA) and the Department
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