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Strong partnerships are key to transforming innovation into real-world impact. 🌴 At the Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control (C4RPWC) side event during the 8th International Date Palm Conference, Dr. Augusto Becerra, DDGR, ICARDA, highlighted the importance of working closely with farmers to test, validate, and scale practical solutions for Red Palm Weevil management. Led by ICARDA under @CGIAR, the consortium is advancing coordinated science-based action with support from UAE and the @GatesFoundation. 👉 icarda.org/media/news/ica…

The @OSS_Comms and @ICARDA signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation on agricultural research, sustainable natural resource management, & #Resilience in #dryland regions across #Africa and the #MiddleEast ... oss-online.org/en/mou-oss-ica…

From genebank to a farmer's field. ICARDA & @CropTrust are ensuring genetic resources move beyond storage and into action, building resilient food systems across the world's dryland regions, seed by seed, season by season. 🌾 👉 Read more: icarda.org/media/news/bre…

🐂 Rangelands degrade slowly until productivity and biodiversity are at risk. But restoration works. Research led by @ICARDA shows that targeted action works: reseeding, better grazing, soil & water management, and native shrubs 👉 on.cgiar.org/4tQVDsP #IYRP2026

On #PlantHealthDay, ICARDA is highlighting the science behind protecting date palms from the Red Palm Weevil — one of the most damaging pests in dryland regions. Through the the Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control (C4RPWC) funded by UAE & @GatesFoundation , researchers are working to improve early detection and prevention before outbreaks spread. 🌴🔬 👉 Learn more about C4RPWC: icarda.org/research/featu…

More than 1,200 farmers and experts across Pakistan joined ICARDA’s Farmer Field Days to explore smarter fertilizer practices for stronger wheat production and healthier soils. 🌱 Coated urea, compost use, green manuring, and legume-wheat rotations are helping farmers improve fertilizer efficiency, reduce losses, and build more resilient farming systems. Read more: icarda.org/media/news/fer…

Protecting date palms means protecting heritage, food security, and livelihoods. 🌴 At the Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control (C4RPWC) side event during the 8th International Date Palm Conference, Fatema AlMulla highlighted the UAE’s commitment to advancing coordinated action against Red Palm Weevil through science and partnership. Led by ICARDA under @CGIAR, the consortium brings together global expertise with support from the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court of UAE and the @GatesFoundation. 👉 Read more: icarda.org/media/news/ica…

Bred hand in hand with farmers because they know what scientists often overlook. Under the BOLD Project, ICARDA & @CropTrust brought farmers into the breeding process from day one, planting varieties in their own fields and choosing what worked best. The result? Nachit, Jabal & Jawahir — varieties that withstand climate shocks and still make great couscous. 🌾 👉 icarda.org/media/news/bre…

ICARDA, in partnership with national partners in Egypt, hosted a five-day training workshop on genome editing and its regulation 🌱🧬 The workshop combined hands-on CRISPR laboratory training at AGERI with sessions on biosafety, regulation, and science communication to support the responsible use of agricultural biotechnology. Read more👉 icarda.org/media/events/i…

Through science, innovation, and strong partnerships, the Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control (C4RPWC) is building a coordinated global response to one of the most damaging threats to date palms. 🌴 At the 8th International Date Palm Conference, ICARDA Director General @alyabousabaa highlighted the importance of turning innovation into practical impact through collaboration. As lead of the consortium, ICARDA under @CGIAR is working alongside partners with support from the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court of UAE and @GatesFoundation to advance sustainable RPW management. Read more: icarda.org/media/news/ica…

CARDA at @SIAM_OFFICIEL Each year, ICARDA brings a strong presence. This year, marking 50 years 🌱 • Climate-smart innovations at the booth • Real conversations with partners • Key partnership signings 🤝 Read more:icarda.org/media/news/ica…

@ICARDA and the Crop Trust are turning crop diversity into climate-resilient durum wheat by involving farmers in the breeding process. They helped develop varieties like Nachit, Jabal and Jawahir - built for their real needs. Read more: tinyurl.com/fma6c8sb #BOLDProject

There's a persistent gap between what breeders develop and what farmers actually need. Under the BOLD Project, ICARDA & @CropTrust are closing it — with science that delivers real-life solutions. And tastier meals. 🌾 🥘🍽️ 👉 icarda.org/media/news/bre… Photos: Ahmed Isamili- Michael Major/ Crop Trust

@ICARDA 's Dina Najjar delivered a keynote at the recent Masar al' An highlighting how closing gender gaps can improve livelihoods and strengthen agricultural systems in dry and vulnerable areas. Read more: on.cgiar.org/48ACLFZ #GenderinAg #GenderResponsiveAg

At the recent Masar Al’an event in Córdoba, ICARDA brought evidence and real-world solutions to the conversation on gender equality in agriculture. Dina Najjar, Gender Scientist, ICARDA delivered a keynote highlighting that closing gender gaps is not just about equity, it directly improves livelihoods, resilience, and food systems in dry regions. @CGIARgender 🔗 Read more: icarda.org/media/events/i…

As part of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, this piece brings together work across CGIAR centres and CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes on climate & resilience in rangelands. Read: on.cgiar.org/4tQVDsP @BiovIntCIAT_eng @ICARDA @ILRI

#AprilRecap 🌱 Don’t miss out on our April blogs and news: 🔶 Food Systems Under Strain: Navigating Conflict, Climate, and Scarcity 🔶 ICARDA at the 8th International Date Palm Conference 🔶 Restoring Syria’s Seed Systems 🔶Partnering with the Private Sector to Deliver Wheat Technologies and Innovations in Sudan ICARDA will continue to provide science-based agri-solutions, enhance food security, and build resilient livelihoods in dry regions and beyond. 👉 Check our website for more insightful stories: icarda.org

🌾 Under @AfDB_Group's @Taat_Africa, ICARDA has supported Zimbabwe's new digital seed platform improving seed quality, traceability, and distribution where it matters most. 📲 Read how the platform is helping 188,220 farmers access reliable seed and stronger agricultural services. 🔗 icarda.org/media/news/ica…

🐄🐪 Rangelands are under increasing climate pressure. In a new post, @CGIARenviro explore how CGIAR centers like @ICARDA @ILRI @BiovIntCIAT_eng are strengthening pastoral systems through data, restoration & coordinated land use. Explore: on.cgiar.org/4tQVDsP

Agricultural threats do not respect borders. The Red Palm Weevil is a clear example! At the 8th International Date Palm Conference, our Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control side event focused on closing gaps and strengthening partnerships. With @CGIAR/@ICARDA's partners including the International Affairs Office of the UAE Presidential Court, @gatesfoundation & @kiaaiae, we are advancing practical, science-based solutions to protect livelihoods and heritage 🌱