Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:05:53 +0100https://www.cirad.fr/en/press-area/press-releases/2026/soil-degradation-threatens-maize-yieldsAn international study published in Global Change Biology, coordinated by CIRAD in collaboration with 32 institutes, reveals that declining soil fertility could have a greater long-term impact on agricultural yields than climate change itself.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:05:53 +0100https://www.cirad.fr/en/press-area/press-releases/2026/cirad-afd-sia-2026-international-year-of-rangelands-and-pastoralistsCIRAD and AFD Group will again be at the Paris International Agricultural Show (SIA), from 21 February to 1 March at Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles (Hall 5, aisle B, stand 33). Their joint stand, on the topic of "Pastoralism, a living asset for the planet", will be raising awareness of the importance of rangelands and pastoralism for food security, the economy, the environment and our cultural heritage. The programme includes a VR immersive exhibition, a conference on Monday 23 February, and several side events from 25 February onwards.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:42:45 +0100https://www.cirad.fr/en/press-area/press-releases/2026/winners-prezode-zoonotic-disease-prevention-strategiesTo boost knowledge and identify prevention solutions to address the emergence or re-emergence of zoonotic diseases, two new interdisciplinary fundamental research projects are due to be funded under the PREZODE research programme. PREZODE, which is supported by the French State under the umbrella of France 2030, is one of two research programmes under the emerging infectious diseases (MIE) and nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical (NRBC) threat acceleration strategy coordinated by the Agence de l’innovation en santé.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:12:59 +0100https://www.cirad.fr/en/press-area/press-releases/2025/cirad-montpellier-muralThe first artists chosen for a residency in Bandjoun, graduates of the École supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Montpellier, Paul Rousseau and Pauline Pagès-Lloberas, were given a public commission for a mural at CIRAD. The resulting work was inspired by plants and by the world surrounding line 5, the latest in Montpellier public tram network. The artists used the pastel colours, designs and compositions they had worked on during their residency in Cameroon with Barthélémy Toguo.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:23:38 +0100https://www.cirad.fr/en/press-area/press-releases/2025/chocolate-cocoa-sector-needs-to-adaptA timeless product and the highlight of shop shelves as Christmas approaches… chocolate has been popular for thousands of years, but the cocoa sector is now facing numerous challenges, including climate change, diseases, and insecurity for producers. The issue is not simply ensuring chocolate is under the Christmas tree, but above all supporting a sector that provides a livelihood for millions of people worldwide.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:32 +0100