Blogs

Rethinking digital inclusion: User agency in agri-advisory design and delivery
Why accessibility and usability are not enough.

Measuring the state of global food insecurity: A mix of methods, and a mix of messages
Key indicators often disagree.

Tensions in the Black Sea and regional droughts spark rising global wheat prices
A new set of problems roils markets.
Events

IFPRI @ Micronutrient Forum: 7th Global Conference
Micronutrient deficiencies are one of the world’s most widespread health crises, impacting one in two children and two in three women globally. Inadequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals can have lasting consequences on survival, health, and well-being that echo across generations and limit economic growth. As climate change and other crises disrupt food systems […]

8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists (ACAE)
IFPRI is pleased to support the upcoming 8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists (8th ACAE), scheduled for 22–25 September 2026 at the Mövenpick Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. ACAE is a premier continental gathering focused on advancing agricultural economics through innovation, digital transformation, and strengthened trade systems. Anchored on the theme “Smart Agriculture: Innovation, Digital Transformation, […]

Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026
The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) will host its 20th Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda from 31 August to 4 September 2026, under the theme “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, Building Resilience.” The Summit will bring together stakeholders from across the agri-food sector for a programme of plenary sessions, technical discussions, […]
News
IFPRI Global Food Policy Report 2025 receives AAEA Quality of Communication Award
The award recognizes excellence in communicating agricultural and applied economics research to broader audiences.
The Strait of Hormuz closure is already hitting supermarket prices (OilPrice.com)
The article draws on earlier IFPRI analysis by Rob Vos, “referring to the unfolding situation in fertilizer supply chains as an “input crisis.”
EAT-Lancet diet shift could cut global agriculture CO2 emissions 85% by 2050, researchers find (Nutrition Insight)
Nutrition Insight spoke with IFPRI’s Timothy Sulser, the study co-author, to learn how these changes could impact nutrition and health.
Projects

Fairgrounds: The Gateway to FAIR, Collaborative Agricultural Research
Fairgrounds is a collaborative, research platform redefining how agricultural data are accessed, shared, and applied. Built on FAIR principles (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable), it connects……

Generative AI for Agriculture (GAIA) – Phase I & II
Traditional agricultural advisory services face significant limitations in reaching smallholder farmers with timely, accurate information. Advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) show potential for empowering……





