Study finds 40% more milk and tens of millions of dollars in revenue possible for African farmers adopting new drought-resistant pasture grass

by Georgina Smith | Nov 1, 2016

New varieties of high-quality, drought-resistant forage grasses could boost milk production by 40 percent and generate millions of dollars in economic benefits for struggling East African dairy farmers, according to a new analysis by experts at CIAT. “Farmers could...

This is what the future of coffee might taste like

by Neil Palmer | Oct 26, 2016

This is what the future of coffee might taste like There have been lots of studies into the likely impacts of climate change on gourmet coffee, and the millions of smallholders that produce it. But a study released today is a bit different. As well as predicting the...

Ecosystem services, the value that has no price

by CIAT Comunicaciones | Oct 24, 2016

Should we put a price on ecosystem services in order to protect them? How can we arrange it so that the services and ecosystems that are protected by the indigenous peoples receive appropriate recognition? How can the plans for territorial legislation be a complement...

CIAT sends another seed shipment to the Arctic Circle

by Adriana Varón | Oct 20, 2016

Photo: The Crop Trust By now, the seed is at 18 degrees Celsius below zero. But special packaging and storage rooms keep it young and alive. Getting to the Arctic Circle was not easy. The journey began on Tuesday, 4 October, at 10:30 am. After being transferred from...

Marking 10 years since CIAT signed the Plant Treaty

by CIAT Comunicaciones | Oct 16, 2016

It just so happens that today – World Food Day 2016 – coincides with the 10th anniversary of CIAT signing The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. This landmark United Nations agreement now signed by 140 countries aims...

First solar-powered “bubble” driers promise more nutritious bean flour – and better prices for farmers

by Georgina Smith | Oct 11, 2016

Kenya’s first solar-powered “bubble” drier, which improves bean quality and commercial value, retaining nutritious qualities before they are turned into a porridge flour, is here. It has been installed as part of a project to fight malnutrition among vulnerable urban...