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Agricultural Productivity

By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion. Farmers, already challenged to produce more food, need new tools and technologies to keep pace.

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Jane Rose Madoba, who lives in Busia, Uganda, received technical assistance to help improve her production through the USAID Farmer-to-Farmer Program.

Building Household Resilience to Mitigate the Impact of Drought on Food Security in Uganda

Drought is a growing concern due to its debilitating effects on food security for households with weak resilience capacities, so the Uganda government has undertaken initiatives to build resilience.

Policy, Research, Capacity and Influence Innovation Lab

Apr 26, 2022
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Freshwater Aquaculture Is More Important for Food Security than Previously Understood

A new research paper underlines the existing contributions that freshwater aquaculture makes to global food security, along with its high potential for future growth.

Policy, Research, Capacity and Influence Innovation Lab

Apr 25, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Policy and Governance
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State of the Sector: Agricultural Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Agri-SME) Finance

Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia have a $160 billion demand for financing by agri-SMEs, but only $54 billion is met. This report introduces a more specific view of the agri-SME...
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Initiative for Smallholder Finance

Apr 21, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade Resilience
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The International and Bangladesh Rice Research Institutes Continuously Work Together to Ensure Food Security in Bangladesh

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) continuously work together to ensure food security through hybrid rice adoption by farmers.

Agribusiness Education and Research International

Apr 18, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Food Safety Nutrition
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SEADS Takes Shape after Global Public Consultation

An update on the progress of developing the SEADS Standards and lessons we learned during the global public consultation.
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SEADS: Standards for Supporting Agricultural Livelihoods in Emergencies Project

Apr 18, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Markets and Trade Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
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Will Deserts Help Us Reach Food-Increase Goals?

The growing demand for food to feed the world means the need to develop new methods of agriculture, including growing food in the desert.

Jane Marsh

Apr 15, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Resilience
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$106 Billion Finance Gap in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia Agricultural Business

The Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA) program has published “The state of the agri-SME sector — Bridging the finance gap.”

CABI: Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International

Apr 12, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Policy and Governance Resilience
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Achieving Strategic Agricultural Growth in Kenya

A new analysis articulates the key constraints and opportunities related to growth in Kenya’s agriculture sector.
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Boniface Musembi

Apr 07, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade
Mary Joel standing in front of a barn with cows.

Mary Joel: A Female Farmer’s Story of Resilience

By building the capacity of female farmers through cooperatives, Nuru strengthens food systems and supports resilience at the household level while elevating the role of women.

Ian Schwenke

Apr 06, 2022
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Reducing Health Risks from Pests in Agriculture

The spread of pests is one of the largest threats to agriculture, so what can farmers do to protect the health and safety of their crops?

Jane Marsh

Apr 01, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Food Safety

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Can Online Platforms Facilitate Locally Led Development?

Mar 09, 2022 online
Can information accessibility facilitate and scale locally-led development?
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Managing Soils to Address Global Challenges

Feb 24, 2022 online
The lecture and discussion will outline global challenges including food and nutritional insecurity, climate change, soil degradation, water scarcity, and pollution.
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A Vision for Crop Improvement and Food Security in a Changing Climate

Feb 10, 2022 online
The purpose of the workshop is to identify scientific opportunities to improve staple cereals in a changing climate
Agricultural Productivity Education and Extension
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Grain Market: A Pull for Seed Businesses across Bean Corridors in Tanzania

Dec 17, 2021 online
An opportunity to share this information while collecting further insights on the Yellow Bean study’s implications.
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Effective Pathways to Africa's Agricultural Transformation

Aug 04, 2021 online
A session to define the investments needed for a vibrant and functional African agricultural sector that can deliver sufficient food and nutrition supplies for all as well as exciting farmer incomes.
Agricultural Productivity Education and Extension
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Crops to End Hunger: Accelerating Seed Delivery through Sustainable Seed Systems

Jul 15, 2021 online
Identifying approaches and making recommendations that will diversify the range of publicly bred crop varieties available to smallholder farmers and increase varietal turnover through commercial channels.
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Enhancing Root, Tuber and Banana Crops’ Contribution to Food and Nutrition Security

May 27, 2021 online
This webinar presents recent advances and new innovations and approaches for this vital crop group supported by the work of the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers & Bananas (RTB)
Agricultural Productivity Nutrition
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ICTforAg: Unpacking Sustainability Journeys

Feb 03, 2021 online
Funding for digital agriculture in many of the markets where the development sector works remain largely donor driven. The Digitalisation of African Agriculture Report, for example, found that investments in...
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Current and Emerging Threats to Crops: Building the Knowledge Base

Oct 21, 2020 online
Please join USAID Bureau for Resilience and Food Security as we consider current efforts to combat threats and share a new research opportunity to further the practice.
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Building A Safe Food System: The Role of Cold Chain Logistics in Food Safety of Perishable Food
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Building A Safe Food System: The Role of Cold Chain Logistics in Food Safety of Perishable Food

Sep 30, 2020 online
Some of the most nutritious foods are also some of the most perishable—fruits, vegetables, and animal-sourced foods. They all require temperature control or a “cold chain” to stay fresh and...
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