Crops Topics from the International Hub Region
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Climate Change and Agricultural Resilience in the Northern Triangle
A joint report by the USDA and CATIE examines the impact of climate change on agriculture and migration in Central America's Northern Triangle (NTCA). The analysis reveals the varying resilience…
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Fertilizer-Use Efficiency and Fertilizer Alternatives in Brazil
Increasing fertilizer-use efficiency and find alternatives to chemical fertilizer, both to reduce reliance on imported fertilizer and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from overuse of chemical…
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Solar-powered drip irrigation and soil health in Tanzania
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture established 8 model farms in mainland Tanzania and in Zanzibar to integrate climate smart agricultural technologies, particularly irrigation drip…
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Strengthening Climate Smart Agriculture in Central America
Building inclusive, climate-smart competitive private-sector horticultural value chains to strengthen resilience to climate change and the economic insecurity, to curb outward migration and…
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Building Knowledge on climate variables for Ethiopian coffee producers
USDA aims to build knowledge around climate variables and various agronomy best practices as well as build the capacity of key support functions and institutions in Ethiopia.
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Adoption of Climate-Smart Innovations in Thailand
Adoption of climate-smart innovations to increase productivity, reduce environmental impact, and expand trade in Thailand and Southeast Asia through creation of a Climate Hub.
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Malawi Market Transitions for New Growth Opportunities
The USDA Food for Progress-funded project works with market-ready farmer organizations, agro-enterprises, entrepreneurs, and traders in these regions, ensuring efficient and reliable production to…
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Developing Vegetable Production to Meet Evolving Market Expectations in the Philippines
A project to improve the capacity of selected vegetable producers to better meet consumer expectations in terms of quality, food safety, nutritional value, and price in the Southern Philippines. This…
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Climate-Smart Nutrient Management in Smallholder Cereal Production
A project in India to improve nutrient-use efficiency to increase food production, enhance climate resilience, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This project is led by the International Maize and…
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No-Till Farming for Climate Resilience
No-till farming keeps crop residues on farmland, protects soil, and limits the release of greenhouse gases.
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Cover Crops for Climate Resilience
Cover crops can make farms more resilient to the impacts of climate change by enhancing soil health and water quality.