Saving the banana from Tropical Race 4

Improving feed efficiency to raise healthier pigs with fewer resources...

By 2050, the world’s population is expected to double and the demand for protein is expected to dramatically increase. Sustainable food production is critical to feeding people across the world with nutritionally important protein — something Smithfield Foods is taking to heart as the largest hog producer in the U.S. Smithfield Foods is continually researching […]

GAP Initiative in East Africa...

East African agriculture faces compounding crises of COVID-19, conflict, and climate. This June, join us for a data-driven, solutions-oriented virtual event with actionable insights on accelerating agricultural productivity growth and enhancing sustainability and resilience in East Africa.

New Options for Averting a Global Food Emergency...

The magic of CGIAR research...

A recent report from the Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation has found that investments in the CGIAR system yield a ten-to-one return on investment in low- and middle-income countries, with additional follow-on benefits impacting higher income and donor countries as well. Over the last 50 years of CGIAR’s operations, approximately $60 billion have been […]