Rest well Prof. Monty Jones, Founding Father of #NERICA !
AfricaRice extends its sincere condolences to his biological family and to the entire scientific community.

On behalf of the World Food Prize Laureates & our Council of Advisors, the World Food Prize Foundation extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends & colleagues of Minister Monty Jones, 2004 Laureate, who passed away on April 28, 2024. Read more: bit.ly/3xZSDT0

🗽 Excited to be here at #GlobalCitizenNOW !

Tomorrow I’ll be highlighting how CGIAR’s innovative approach to agricultural research combats climate change and enhances food security, and how we can galvanize more support for R&I #WithScienceWeCan

Our April issue of the #IFPRIInsights #newsletter is out, featuring:

➡️ Livelihoods in Sudan amid armed conflict
➡️ Global fertilizer trade 2021-2023
➡️ Global Report on Food Crises 2024
➡️ Agnes Kalibata: “Success has many parents”🎥

and more: ifpri.org/newsletter/ifp…

CGIAR

CGIAR #IntheNews

🐟Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted Director for Nutrition, Health, and Food Security Impact Area Platform at CGIAR highlights the need for diverse diets to achieve sustainability. More seafood choices can protect oceans & ensure #foodsecurity .

The Guardian on.cgiar.org/4biBGlc

✒️Zambia has granted IITA full diplomatic status, strengthening agricultural research and #foodsecurity initiatives. This recognition highlights their pivotal role in the region's economic and agricultural development.

Read more: on.cgiar.org/4bffus1

#Partnership

🌾Ismahane Elouafi Ismahane Elouafi will speak at the International Symposium 'Agriculture, Biodiversity and Food Security: From Commitments to Actions' in Quebec City. Join us on May 2!

More: on.cgiar.org/4dmob5O

#OneCGIAR École supérieure d'études internationales

🌾Bangladesh adopts drone technology for crop monitoring, with training led by ICRISAT, Asian Development Bank, and partners.

Read more: on.cgiar.org/4bedyzP

#Innovation #Collaboration

🌾In Odisha, @IRRI collaborates with ICRISAT & ICARDA under the Comprehensive Rice Fallow Management Project, improving pulse & oilseed production on fallow rice lands.

#ReadNow ⬇️ CGIAR

ricetoday.irri.org/achieving-crit…

🌱Angela Fernando's research with Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT reveals how AI and deeper root systems can improve soil's carbon storage, supporting both sustainable agriculture and climate objectives.

Read more: on.cgiar.org/3UC5WBH

#ClimateAction #FoodSecurity

🚀 Last chance to submit your papers! Join us in shaping the dialogue on rebuilding livelihoods in Ethiopia's conflict-affected regions. Deadline: May 5.

Learn more & contribute: on.cgiar.org/4aC0nsm
#NPSInitiative #FCMInitiative IFPRI-ESSP @IFPRI ILRI.org Policy Studies Institute International Potato Center

Join experts from across #OneCGIAR at the upcoming The African Union Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit #AFSH24
👉 on.cgiar.org/3UmRLiJ

IFPRI @CGIARGender ICRISAT ILRI.org CIMMYT CIFOR-ICRAF IITA

🌍Join us in Egypt for the final #PolicyPathways world tour!

We explore Egypt's urgent issues with food, land, & water amidst population growth & climate shifts. 🎧Experts: Walid Hakiki, Youssef Brouziyne, and Fayrouz ElDabbagh. 🗣️

👉 bit.ly/3Urbqjf

#NPSInitiative

This Thurs, IFPRI’s Sudan country program, conflict analysts, humanitarian donors, & country experts will reflect on urgent data, analytical, & policy needs to mitigate food insecurity & revitalize food systems in #Sudan 🌍.

📍In-person & online
🎟️bit.ly/SudanDC
CGIAR

#NowReading Prospects of crop insurance for sustenance of farmers' livelihood during GM cotton crop failure in Indian Punjab.

🖊️By Sandeep Kaur, Harpreet Singh, Devesh Roy, and Hardeep Singh.

🔗👉doi.org/10.1108/JADEE-…
CGIAR

🍚@IRRI, ICRISAT, and ICARDA are working with Odisha's Department of Farmers’ Empowerment to optimize rice fallow lands for increased pulse and oilseed production, driving sustainable agricultural practices forward.

More: on.cgiar.org/3JGvQxW

#Sustainability #FoodSecurity

📕 DYK the Mekong region faces significant challenges due to high exploitation rates, long-distance migrations, and the potential impact of dam development on its unique ecosystem?

💡Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/WFPub2404q

✍️ : Eric Baran, Un Borin

#AquaticFoods

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Don't miss our first Facebook Live with Kalpana!

Learn how rooted apical cutting 🌱 is boosting potato yields and fighting viruses.

👉🏽 bit.ly/FBLive-RAC-Pot…

🔸 CGIAR

🌐At #GlobalCitizenNOW 2024, discussions go beyond awareness to action. Join CGIAR Deputy Executive Managing Director Guillaume Grosso on May 1-2 to address the world's urgent challenges.

ℹ Details: on.cgiar.org/4dc1Zes
📺 Livestream: on.cgiar.org/3WmezSm

#OneCGIAR

CGIAR's Guillaume Grosso will be at #GlobalCitizenNOW to join in conversation about how we can drive action to end extreme poverty. You can join in too. Learn more about @glblctzn’s action summit, and bookmark the website to watch on May 1-2: glblctzn.co/e/GC-NOW-24