A farming family in Andhra Pradesh describes how crop diversity and natural farming restored soil functions, reduced input dependence and improved farm livelihoods
Miguel Altieri discusses how biodiversity, healthy soils, farmer knowledge and seed sovereignty can strengthen resilient agroecological farming systems
A Belgian oat value chain links crop diversification, regenerative organic farming and fair pricing through cooperation between farmers, processors and retailer
The Sahel is facing a perfect storm: erratic rainfall, degraded soils, rising temperatures, and growing populations with limited access to productive land. For generations, farmers have adapted to these conditions through innovation and resilience — but can traditional knowledge combined with rigorous science offer a genuine pathway to food security and thriving livelihoods?
This webinar brought together grassroots leaders, civil society organizations, and international institutions to highlight the essential role of pastoralist systems in restoring land, strengthening climate resilience, and advancing land justice.
Research findings are one thing; farmers actually adopting new practices is another. Across development and agriculture, there is a well-known gap between promising pilot projects and real-world uptake — but what does the evidence actually tell us about what works, for whom, and under what conditions?
