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Mechanized raised-bed technology

Mechanized raised-bed (MRB) irrigation is a field-configuration technology that enhances water use efficiency in dryland conditions. This technology, along with improved crop varieties and agronomic practices, is part of a MRB production package that improves farm productivity and income. For wheat in Egypt, MRB led to an average 25 percent increase in yield, more than 60 percent increase in water productivity and about 20 percent in farming cost reduction.

Town-based factory district

Reducing poverty with better infrastructure in county with scarce arable land

The Toothpick Project: Fighting Striga (witchweed) with Smallholder Biotechnology

Providing safe and innovative bioherbicide, designed by and for smallholders.

Using technology to increase access to mechanization for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa

Connecting tractor owners and smallholder farmers to ensure faster planting.

Financial inclusion empowers fish vending women in India

Addressing an essential need of the fish vending women: credit at a reasonable rate of interest.

Zero fish waste in Indonesia

Improving food security by reducing post-harvest loss in fishery through better processing

Settlement and titling of new land in Bangladesh

Char land formed by rivers and tides provides a chance of security and income for landless people.

The Green Livelihood Campaign: Supporting financial inclusion and renewable energy for salt farmers in India

Helping salt farmers improve their livelihoods through solar pumps

An innovative and scalable cooking-based charcoal production value chain for women

Charcoal produced as a by-product of daily cooking becomes a livelihood opportunity.

REAF policy dialogue platform for family farming

A voice for rural farmers in MERCOSUR countries.

Culinary Demonstration Units

Tackling malnutrition through knowledge sharing and practical demonstrations among farmers

Mobilizing public-private partnerships in support of women-led small business development

Sustainable, export-oriented small businesses to produce cashmere, mohair and wool.

Tool banks in rural India

Empowering women through better access to agricultural tools.

Agricultural Innovation Marketplace

Knowledge-sharing initiative to boost agricultural innovation.

Sustainable beekeeping in the Indian Ocean Islands

Using sustainable apiculture to offset climate change.

A cellphone-based information hub for pastoralists in Gujarat

India’s trend for mobile tech helped create a powerful knowledge network.

Fish marketing societies in Coastal India

Supporting fishing communities against exploitative creditors.

Household management methods for rural families

Promoting equality within family units to support broader social change.

Boosting food security through multi-national innovation ‘corridors’

Environmentally similar countries can pool resources to accelerate agricultural development.

Knowledge-sharing radio broadcasts help female farmers thrive

Adding female voices to agricultural radio programmes empowered communities in Africa.