How research stations can be more gender inclusive
Both science and agriculture are often male-dominated. But this is starting to change as women take on stronger roles in science and farm management – and organizations commit to real progress.
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How crop breeding can benefit the environment
Modern agricultural practices have enabled food production to meet — and even outpace — demands from growing populations. But the rapid growth in production has often come at the cost of significant land and water degradation, biodiversity losses and increased greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).
Infographic shows how crop breeding can benefit women
To many, crop breeding may sound very scientific and technical. But there are key social aspects to it, too. As we mark International Women’s Day, let’s examine the links between gender and the science of breeding.
Organizational change involves not only the technical — but the personal
Five ways crop breeding can benefit rural women
A woman cassava farmer in the Northern Region of Ghana. Credit: Neil Palmer (CIAT)