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Scientists turn to insects in fight against climate change

News In Summary Scientists from the International Potato Centre (CIP), Bioversity International, International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) are working on climate resilience mechanisms to predict and monitor the behaviour of insects at different temperatures and the impact on food crops in the Great Lakes region.

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The fourth consultation of the Sweetpotato Seed System Community of Practice (CoP) takes place in Nairobi

The fourth consultation of the Sweetpotato Seed System Community of Practice (CoP) was held in Nairobi from 8-10 December 2015. The meeting was attended primarily by partners from national sweetpotato programmes who are developing and implementing models for sustainable production of pre-basic seed.   The technical objectives of the meeting …

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