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Yield Gap Analysis of Wheat Production in Central Asia
Eighteen sites were considered in this study. These reflected all major agro-ecological zones of Central Asia suitable for wheat cultivation; rainfed (spring) wheat production predominating in the north of Kazakhstan and ...
CAC e- Newsletter January, 2016: 'Keshen' - a new variety of high-yielding and stress-tolerant sorghum in Kazakhstan
In southern-western part of Kazakhstan like in other Central Asian countries, intensive irrigation leads to soil erosion, loss of organic matter, salinization and waterlogging.
В юго-западной части Казахстана, как и в ...
CGIAR Program Facilitation Unit for Central Asia and the Caucasus - Selected Recent Publications February 2016
This leaflet provides a sample of recent publications by staff and partners of the CGIAR Regional Program for Central Asia and the Caucasus. The Program aims at reducing poverty and hunger, improving human health and ...
An Assessment of the Economics of Land Degradation for Improved Land Management in Central Asia
The goals of the initiative in Central Asia:
a) Provide economic valuation of losses (damages) from land degradation and their major ecosystem services, caused by human’s activities.
b) Validate of economic effectiveness ...
Sustainable And Resilient Agricultural Production Systems In Central Asia: Russian – ICARDA Partnership for Research and Capacity Building
Since 1991, Central Asian countries have undergone phases of economic transition as they consolidated
their independence. Governments have implemented fundamental adjustments and privatization schemes in the agricultural ...
Addressing Land Degradation in Central Asia: Challenges and Opportunities
Land degradation is a major challenge for
sustainable development and poverty reduction
in Central Asia. Since agriculture is an important
source of rural incomes and employment in the
region, declines in crop yields and ...
Vegetable Research and Development for Improved Nutrition and Livelihoods in Central Asia and the Caucasus
The priority directions in vegetable research in CAC:
a) Collection and conservation of PGR.
b) New varieties development.
c) Resource saving technologies introducing into production.
d) Save vegetable production.
e) Crop ...
Broadening land management options for improved economic sustainability across Central Asia: A synthesis of national studies
Land degradation is a pressing concern that reaches
across all republics of Central Asia and is increasingly
affecting the economy and quality of life in each.
The resulting loss of arable land particularly affects
the ...
History of Collaboration and Achievements
ICARDA in Central Asia and the Caucasus - History of Collaboration and Achievements.
IFPRI’s Collaborative Research and Capacity Strengthening Activities in Central Asia
The main highlights of the presentation are:
a) IFPRI Overview.
b) IFPRI’s collaborative research activities in Central Asia.
c) Some Examples of IFPRI’s collaborative research.
d) Capacity strengthening and outreach ...