Megathyrsus maximus is a species widely used as forage in livestock systems due to its high yield, good nutritional quality, and easy propagation. Knowing the response of the genetic diversity of the species to growth under shade is important to determine its potential use in silvopastoral systems, which are a sustainable alternative to mitigate the negative impacts of forage production in monoculture systems on soil health, animal welfare and the environment. To evaluate the response of M.

INNOVATION PROFILE of Cactus pear as a drought-tolerant crop, provides food and livestock feed and thereby improves the livelihood of poor farmers in the dry areas.

This report reviews trends and availability of sex-disaggregated data on various aspects of gender and CSA, including agricultural innovation, decision-making, time use and access to resources. It uses data collected by the CGIAR and other organizations to analyse gender trends at global, regional and national levels.

Smallholder farmers residing in drylands represent the demographic most susceptible to the effects of climate change and variability. These individuals often grapple with limited resources, restricted access to credit, and a scarcity of arable land, which exacerbates their vulnerability. Managing climate risks within their production environment is not merely important, but a necessity. This is crucial to guarantee their food security and enhance their livelihood amidst the prevailing and future climate conditions.

This summary presentation gives context on the current state of CSA in Africa, providing relevant cases and highlighting key action areas for transitioning toward climate-resilient, inclusive and productive agricultural systems.

Agriculture, the backbone of the Ethiopian economy, contributes roughly 40% of GDP, more than 75% of employment, and 80% of foreign exchange earnings (FAO, 2019). Ethiopian agriculture relies heavily on natural rainfall, with irrigation used on only about 5% of total cultivated land (Effa et al., 2023). As a result, the sector is highly vulnerable to climate change. Climate change

The overall purpose of this background paper is to provide a review of current knowledge on the local dairy value chain in the Hauts-Bassins region (Bobo-Dioulasso) in relation to the principles of agroecology. The study involved a review of available literature, followed by interviews with managers of Bobo-Dioulasso's dairy platform, as well as managers of Dairy Processing Units (DPUs), Milk Collection Centres (MCCs) and farmers' cooperatives.

The food systems are not only central to our daily lives but also act as a major driver of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; it generates more than a third of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. As the world aims to achieve the goal of holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels, there is a need to identify, prioritize and scale innovations that can contribute to food systems transformation and generate SDG co-benefits.

The One CGIAR initiative on Mixed Farming Systems (MFS) entered its 1st year after its official inception in Malawi. Various partners that included the National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (NARS), and the CGIAR researchers converged in Lilongwe, Malawi, to among other things; share, learn, assess progress, achievements, challenges, gaps, and opportunities, and to develop a strategy on system integration, gender, and social equity across work packages, research sites, and disciplines to support MFS outcomes and deliverables.