Blog Poll: Is Technology the Answer to Growing More Food with Less Water?
A majority of respondents think drip and sprinkler systems are the best solution.
Civil Society Organizations Are Key to Developing Rural Areas
As our work in Uzbekistan has shown, civil society organizations can provide the expertise and flexibility needed to support farmers.
Climate Change is Transforming Farming, Making Your Morning Coffee More Expensive
Coffee growers, and other farmers in Asia and around the world, need to make farming practices climate-smart and environmentally sustainable in order to maintain food supply and rural income.
Climate-Smart Varieties, Water-Saving Techniques Key to Growing Asia’s Future Rice
In the face of climate change-induced water shortage in Asia’s rice production areas, farmers are struggling to figure out how to grow more rice with less water to ensure food security in the region.
Community-Based Certification Makes Organic Food Available to All
The participatory guarantee system is a win-win for both smallholder organic farmers and consumers.
Confronting Asia’s Triple Threat: Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, Food Insecurity
Without progress on climate and biodiversity, there will be no progress on food security. To address these interlinked challenges, we need an unprecedented level of multilateral, private, and public sector cooperation.
COVID-19 Highlights the Need for Safe, Nutritious, and Affordable Food
Hunger and malnutrition were an increasing problem worldwide before the pandemic. Restrictions imposed to curb disease spread have disrupted local and international food supply chains, making the problem even more urgent.
Crop Insurance Lessons from My Field Trip to Rajshahi
Crop insurance is a valuable climate adaptation tool for disaster-prone countries like Bangladesh.
E-commerce Key to Modernized Farming in the PRC
“Internet plus agriculture" can revitalize the country’s villages and boost productivity – if the government and the private sector work together.
El Niño Drought Threatens Papua New Guinea’s Fruit Bowl
As El Niño weather patterns continue to smash global heat records globally and with even drier weather on the way, one area that is especially feeling the impact is PNG's Highlands region.