An important update from our partners at the Danforth Center: Global gathering features leading authorities on cassava research Presentations to address a wide variety of issues impacting production and food security ST. LOUIS, MO, May 29, 2012—An impressive lineup of the leaders in cassava research and development from around theRead More …
Uganda cassava conference – leading scientists confirmed
29 May, 2012 by (comments)Filed Under: Africa, Cassava, Events
Rio+20 Call to Action Resonates in Colombia
23 May, 2012 by (comments)
A call to action prepared by CGIAR for the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, got a favorable hearing in Colombia this week, as government officials, development experts, and business leaders gathered for the Colombia Green Economy Congress in Bogotá. The Congress was designedRead More …
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MSN and Reuters cover CIAT cassava work
22 May, 2012 by (comments)
Here’s some of the latest media coverage of CIAT’s cassava work from the last few days. The first, from MSN, brings in an interesting Nigerian perspective to the cassava “Rambo root” work. The second is last week’s International Year of Cassava post, which was republished by Reuters Alertnert, and inRead More …
Filed Under: Africa, Asia, Cassava, CIAT in the media, Climate Change, Crops, Latin America and the Caribbean, Regions
CIAT’s “Rambo root” research featured by Deutsche Welle
18 May, 2012 by (comments)
Germany’s international broadcaster Deutsche Welle has just run an interesting piece based on CIAT’s “Rambo root” cassava research paper from earlier this year, which championed the crop’s resilience to climate change. Take a look.
Filed Under: Cassava, CIAT in the media, Climate Change
Will 2012 be remembered as the unofficial Year of Cassava?
16 May, 2012 by (comments)It might be an abuse of artistic license, but 2012 might well be remembered as the first International Year of Cassava – in all but name. That’s because this year has already witnessed a sea change in the way the world regards this long-neglected crop. And it’s about time really:Read More …
Filed Under: Africa, Asia, Cassava, Climate Change, Crops, Latin America and the Caribbean, Regions
Uganda: Cassava conference to tackle climate change head-on
16 May, 2012 by (comments)An important announcement from our colleagues at the Danforth Plant Science Center: Global alliance to gather to consider strategies for overcoming challenges of global climatic change at international cassava conference ST. LOUIS, MO, May 15, 2012—The Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century (GCP21) will hold its second scientific conferenceRead More …
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Impact of CIAT’s cassava research
15 May, 2012 by (comments)
Since CIAT’s establishment 45 years ago, its scientists have built up an extraordinary record of science, by researching and generating technologies, crop management practices, and new knowledge that better enable farmers, especially smallholders, to improve their crop production systems, increase their incomes and sustainably manage natural resources. In recent days, weRead More …
Filed Under: Asia, Cassava, Crops, Regions
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