Investing in better bang for the extension buck
In Tanzania, overstretched extension services co-designed a tool that gives farmers 24-hour access to pre-recorded agricultural advice to facilitate extension work.
Democratizing data
The iHub incubator at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in Hyderabad is working to truly “democratize data”.
Tackling rising chemical concern in Vietnam’s remote mountains
A new app allows farmers to keep a daily digital diary of their farm management, enabling researchers to track their chemical use and improve food quality and certification.
What’s next for CGIAR?
In 2019, a working group comprised of CGIAR funders and center and program made recommendations of possible improvements to the efficiency of CGIAR. Here´s a look at what’s ahead for the “One CGIAR” overhaul.
Policy seminar: Digital technologies are crucial to transforming Africa’s food systems
A recent policy seminar brought together four speakers who addressed how new digital technologies and services are already making an impact on how food is produced, processed, marketed, traded, and consumed across Africa.