Earth Day 2018: Solar-powered irrigation can boost rural development, but also poses risks
Making a promising technology for sustainable agriculture work for farmers in South Asia and elsewhere.
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Is Ghana serious about decentralization?
Ghana has created dozens of new local districts and municipalities with the aim of devolving power from the national government – but the effort appears to have slowed the flow of agriculture funding.
How international investments in agriculture shape food security
International investments in have many benefits for food systems—but should be carefully implemented with local input.
As the Ethiopian economy grows, a mixed picture emerges on diets
Rising living standards have addressed some nutrition problems in Ethiopia— but are creating a new set of challenges.
Policy seminar and special event: Tales of yield improvement and farewell to Mark Rosegrant
Lessons for the future of crop science and a tribute to a 4-decade research career.
Crop research needs a system of integrated labs across the globe
A Global Crop Improvement Network could help boost yields and improve understanding of climate effects on agriculture.
What can we learn from rising rice production in Senegal?
With migration on the rise, the demand for staple crops offers economic promise for rural areas.
Rural vitalization: What lessons can China learn from international experiences?
South Korea, Japan, Thailand, the EU, and U.S. offer lessons for China's rural economic policies, IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan tells the China Development Forum.
2018 GFPR India launch: India’s time to focus on farmers
Global integration can be a boon for Indian farmers but panelists agreed policies must focus on helping farmers and raise their incomes, not simply increase their outputs.
Optimizing food assistance programs: Nutrition-sensitive approach lowers anemia prevalence in Burundi
Development assistance in the form of food-assisted maternal and child health and nutrition can play an important role in protecting poor families from economic or health shocks in vulnerable countries such as Burundi.