Genes are gems for food security
Risk management in the face of climate change is something we can all learn from smallholder farmers. As climate change stalks global agriculture, researchers should collaborate with smallholder farmers in enhancing the diversification of crops to ensure food security, says Emile Frison, Director General of Bioversity International.
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Sustainable Use of Biodiversity – GCARD2 Side Event Report
Kwesi Atta-Krah, Deputy Director General of Bioversity International reports from the Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2).
Climate Conversations - Can biodiversity cut the risks of crop losses?
AlertNet inquires about sustainable alternatives to preventing crop loss. The use of agricultural biodiversity to minimize the risk of crop pest and disease has been the focus of a 5-year Bioversity International project in China, Ecuador, Morocco and Uganda.
The Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2), 29 October – 1 November 2012
The Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2) has started in Uruguay. GCARD2 will focus on the ways to implement tasks identified in the GCARD RoadMap: 'Foresight, partnerships and capacity development for innovation and impact on smallholder livelihoods'.
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