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Biofortified with zinc and iron to fight micronutrient malnutrition, varieties of lentils developed by the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) mature in less than 100 days and fit well in cereal-based cropping systems. Lentils provide a protein-rich legume crop that can improve nutrition and strengthen rural livelihoods.

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) promotes cactus pear as a crop that millions of farmers in semi-arid and dry areas can use to improve their nutrition and incomes. Cactus is a multifunctional crop, mitigating drought and combating desertification. In South Asia as well as Middle-East and North Africa (MENA), the cultivation of cactus pear increases the economic viability of small and medium-sized farms of low-income farmers

Supplemental irrigation provides higher and more stable yields, a lower risk of crop failure and much higher crop water productivity, which together significantly improve farmers' incomes. Supplemental irrigation helps mitigate inconsistent seasonal rainfall, which is intensifying because of climate change. Already, frequent droughts cause substantial crop losses.

Circular farming project harnesses challenging geography and reduces poverty in mountainous area

Reducing poverty with better infrastructure in county with scarce arable land

Promoting proficiency and sustainable development to increase incomes and alleviate poverty

Creating employment opportunities and enhancing environmental protection by modernizing agriculture

Gradual poverty alleviation by marketing local specialties and tourism

A variety of measures help develop the economics of a popular regional product and reduce poverty

Promoting sales of agricultural products through a web platform to transform local ressources and increase employment — Shuyang Case

Enabling grass-roots agricultural extension workers to acquire timely information and knowledge in China

Women, work and peace: Training women to overcome conflict and natural disasters

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

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

Collective planning and action results in more ownership, better skills and higher incomes.

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

Helping salt farmers improve their livelihoods through solar pumps

Developing supply chains and community groups for producers and SMEs.

Strong information flow within a supply chain for better outcomes.

Empowering women through better access to agricultural tools.

Technology and training connect farmers with resources for business growth.

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

Supporting fishing communities against exploitative creditors.

Group-based support project helped new char-area residents build social capital.