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🌾 🔬 Behind every resilient harvest is decades of science, partnership and local knowledge. 🌍 CGIAR works to turn scientific breakthroughs into practical solutions that farmers can use today and adapt for tomorrow. 📺 on.cgiar.org/45HaDPT #WithScienceWeCan #FoodSystems

How can we make significant progress towards equality in food, land and water systems? @CGIARgender 's Caroline Muchiri says "true progress means women can make decisions without fear of social or economic consequences.” Catch up on #IWD2026 campaign: on.cgiar.org/3Oxl4zQ

#IYRP2026 Pastoralism sustains millions across drylands, yet much of its value remains unseen. @ICARDA highlights that recognizing pastoralism as an economic system is not just terminology. It is a shift that aligns policy& practice with reality. 🔗 on.cgiar.org/3NXVy6U

AI agents have the potential to be important tools in policy development, and in agrifood policy in particular. Learn more in this recent blog by @KristinMkulima, @EliotJonesGarc1, Hlamalani Ngwenya, Arielle Rosenthal, @as_grossi, and Mia Speier: on.cgiar.org/4uCMgh8 @CGIAR

"#IWD2026 theme — “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls” — is a reminder that celebration alone is not enough. What is needed now is structural change. " - @r_puskur Read why from this op-ed by @irri 's @r_puskur : on.cgiar.org/4t57Ol2 #GenderinAg @CGIAR

#WomensMonth is about to end soon, but championing gender diversity, equality, and inclusion continues. 📖 Explore our GEYSI & GDI Evaluation Guidelines: on.cgiar.org/4sHb9qD #Evaluation #GenderEquality #GEYSI #Inclusion #CGIAR @CGIAR

🌍 Can Virtual Reality (VR) change how we invest in smallholder agribusinesses? New research in Kenya shows VR can bridge on-the-ground gaps, improve due diligence, and support smarter, more inclusive investment decisions: on.cgiar.org/3NKZTKw @BiovIntCIAT_eng @CGIAR

What happens when science 🧪 meets farmer reality? With support from the @gatesfoundation, CIP and partners are validating next-generation sweetpotato 🍠 varieties across Africa, ensuring they deliver on yield, nutrition, and market demand. 👉🏽 bit.ly/Sweetbreak-pro… 🔸 @CGIAR

How can we make significant progress towards equality in food, land and water systems? @CGIARgender 's Caroline Muchiri says "true progress means women can make decisions without fear of social or economic consequences. Read our #IWD2026 campaign: on.cgiar.org/3Oxl4zQ @CGIAR

📣 Starting soon – don’t miss this AI for Food Systems Research #webinar:     📌 Farmer-Centric AI for Livestock Systems: Design, Explainability, and Responsible Innovation 📆 March 26, 2026, 9:30 – 10:30 am EDT 💬 Karen McGrath (@ucddublin), Mengist Berihu (RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau), Ram Kiran Dhulipala (@ILRI /@CGIAR_Data), and @EliotJonesGarc1 (IFPRI). 🎫 on.cgiar.org/4ltqBDT @CGIAR

Each year on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women and renew commitments to gender equality. The #IWD2026 theme calls for action. Now! Write’s @irri 's Principal Scienctist @r_puskur on this opinion piece: on.cgiar.org/4t57Ol2 #GenderinAg @CGIAR

CIP received Mr. Colum Hatchell, Amb. of Ireland to Chile, Peru and Ecuador. We discussed shared priorities and collaboration on root and tuber crops, and responses to the threat of purple top disease. We look forward to continuing our cooperation. @cgiar @irishaid @IrlEmbChile

Who wrote the rules? What happens when gender norms become a Game Board? This innovative game by @CGIAR researchers and partners explores a different way to surface everyday situations shaping gender norms in #foodystems and how we can address them: on.cgiar.org/40RZrNB

⏳ Countdown to the DG’s Talk! 🥳🥳🥳 📅This Friday, 27 March 2026. Don’t miss this powerful upcoming webinar featuring globally respected economist Dr Brahima Coulibaly, Vice President and Director of Global Economy and Development at The @BrookingsInst Institution. Hosted by our Director General, Dr @simeonehui, this edition will spark critical conversations on advancing sustainable agricultural systems, shaping policy pathways for food security, and unlocking innovation and investment opportunities across the sector. With insights tailored for the @CGIAR community, national partners, and the wider development ecosystem, this is one conversation you need to be part of. 😊 🚀 Register to secure your spot now: bit.ly/DGsTalk2 #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Innovation #IITAPartnerships

🌱 Africa has a strategic opportunity to transition crop insurance from pilot projects to scalable, continent-wide systems. In this recent blog post, @ruthvargashill and @BerberKramer outline the state of current knowledge and the opportunities and priorities for increasing the availability and use of insurance in African agriculture: on.cgiar.org/4sI1PTa @CGIAR @IFPRI_Africa

💧For #WorldWaterDay, @isdc_cgiar highlights the importance of water for the future of agrifood systems in our Megatrends Report. 📊 Learn more: on.cgiar.org/4nqLor5 @IAES_CGIAR @CGIAR

Often, gender norms shape who has access to land, time, opportunities. CGIAR researchers are turning these invisible rules into simple card and board games to help farmers see and challenge them🎲 on.cgiar.org/40RZrNB #GenderInAg #FoodSystems

💧 This #WorldWaterDay2026, we stand with @IWMI_ as they work for a water-secure future, advancing equitable access, empowering women, and strengthening resilient communities. Across @CGIAR centres, we make every drop count. 👉 on.cgiar.org/4uM1d0G #WaterAndGender

Still celebrating World Water Day, we highlight how IITA’s climate smart maize solutions are helping farmers across Africa to thrive even in water stressed areas.   Through innovative research and partnerships, these solutions combine drought-tolerant varieties, water-efficient practices, and integrated crop protection to ensure farmers can continue producing maize despite changing climate conditions. The goal is to grow more with less water while safeguarding livelihoods and food security. This solution help farmers to:  1. Grow maize even in drought prone field.  2. Maximize every drop of water through water smart farming techniques.  3. Protect yields from pests and erratic rainfall.  By promoting climate-smart maize, IITA is empowering farmers to adapt, remain productive, and strengthen food security across sub-Saharan Africa, one resilient field at a time. 🌽 #WithScienceWeCan #IITAResearch #FoodSecurity #IITAMandateCrops #MaizeMonth

You don’t want to miss this important webinar featuring a world-renowned expert, Dr Brahima Coulibaly, the vice president and director of the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings! To be anchored by our DG, Simeon Ehui, this edition of the DG’s Talk aims to foster dialogue on advancing sustainable agricultural systems, exploring policy pathways for food security, and highlighting innovation and investment opportunities. Dr Coulibaly will be speaking on a highly strategic and valuable topic for a diverse audience, which include members of the CGIAR community, national partners, various stakeholders, and the wider development community.  Book your place now! Here’s the registration link for the event: bit.ly/DGsTalk2.  #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Innovation #IITAPartnerships

Is your grocery bill about to jump? @JoeGlauber1 breaks it down simply: the next time you buy a loaf of bread, think about what's really in that price. youtube.com/shorts/H6E9scd… @cgtnamerica @CGIAR