Tue, 05 May 2026 14:48:16 +0200https://www.cirad.fr/en/cirad-news/news/2026/living-labs-for-food-crop-farming-in-cameroonIn Cameroon, the issues surrounding sustainable agricultural intensification are becoming increasingly pressing, and agricultural research is looking to new methods to tackle them. Within a new "sustainable agriculture living lab" (LVAD), scientific teams are banking on a participatory approach associating farmers and territorial players to explore agroecological innovations tailored to grassroots realities. The LVAD project, based in Ntui, in the centre of the country, aims to support sustainable food crop intensification. We shine a light on its work with Hermine Mahot, a researcher from the Institut de recherche agricole pour le développement (IRAD) who is involved in this collaborative research platform.Tue, 05 May 2026 14:48:16 +0200https://www.cirad.fr/en/cirad-news/news/2026/surveys-on-agricultural-employment-in-ghanaIn the heart of Ghana’s Bono East region, maize is more than a crop - it’s the backbone of rural livelihoods. Agriculture employs over 50% of the population in Bono East and about 35% nationwide, making it both an economic and social cornerstone. With such a high stake in livelihoods and food security, the sector must not only be productive but also create decent and sustainable work. Photo essay on the research conducted by the JobAgri project, whose findings help inform better public policies on agricultural employment.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:06:11 +0200https://www.cirad.fr/en/cirad-news/news/2026/boosting-trade-in-the-indian-oceanTrade between Réunion, Mayotte, Mauritius and Madagascar remains limited, despite the fact that the economic potential of better regional integration has nothing left to prove, particularly in the field of agriculture. To this end, aghricultural research must act as a lever for developing and disseminating innovations, structuring value chains and strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:48 +0200https://www.cirad.fr/en/cirad-news/news/2026/towards-a-geographical-indication-for-kenyan-coffeeKenya has unique terroirs for coffee growing, between the volcanic zones of Mount Kenya and those of the Rift Valley. Despite the excellent reputation of its coffees, the country’s value chain still has difficulty marketing its products worldwide. However, even in this ultra-competitive context, a solution is emerging: using geographical indications to structure the value chain and help Kenyan coffee to stand out from the competition on the global market.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:40:37 +0200https://www.cirad.fr/en/cirad-news/news/2026/2025-annual-reportHot off the press! Discover the latest CIRAD Annual Report on its main activities and results over the past year. The One Health approach, which concerns the interconnections between human, animal and environmental health, is covered in a special focus.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:24:36 +0200