Achieving SDG2 (zero hunger) in a situation of rapid global population growth requires a continued focus on food production. Farming not merely needs to sustainably produce...

Agricultural value chains are enormously important for development and poverty reduction in developing countries. Unfortunately, the wide array of forms of intervention used creates serious difficulties...

Highlights Accelerating food system transformation requires myriad and rapid changes across all levels, themes, and geographies. The concept of ‘swarmed design’ may help...

The FAO elearning Academy together with Future Food Institute, organized the second edition of the 24-hour Global Digital Marathon for Sustainability entitled: “Food for Earth”, in 2021. The event...

Highlights I reflect on what has (not) changed in agricultural development science in the past 7 years. Attention is needed to the conflicts between agricultural...

This paper highlights the profound impact that the COVID-19 pandemic and its containment measures is having on rural communities and associated food systems. Based on this, a few emerging trends...

Achieving world food security is more complex nowadays. It is not only necessary to pay attention to the availability of food, but also to the way in which it is produced...

Prepared for the 15th meeting of System Council held on March 8-9, 2022, this report proposes an external review of the second set of 12 CGIAR Initiatives proposals. The...

Highlights Labor patterns are changing in rural areas; women are more visible in agriculture. Many women are active participants in these changes...

Enhancing biodiversity in cropping systems is suggested to promote ecosystem services, thereby reducing dependency on agronomic inputs while maintaining high crop yields. We assess...