Current food systems are challenged by relying on a few input-intensive, staple crops. The
prioritization of yield and the loss of diversity during the recent history of domestication has …

Agricultural extension, or advisory services, have a key role to play in supporting farmers'
learning and adoption of new practices and technologies. This paper analyses gaps and …

Restoring tree cover in tropical countries has the potential to benefit millions of smallholders
through improvements in income and environmental services. However, despite their …

Genome editing—a plant‐breeding technology that facilitates the manipulation of genetic
traits within living organisms—has captured the imagination of scholars and professionals …

Pesticide use is increasing in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, and many smallholders
purchase, handle, and apply toxic pesticides with inadequate equipment, knowledge, and …

Kernza intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) is the first commercially
developed perennial grain crop in North America, with multiple environmental and economic …

Conventional ex-ante evaluations rely on a mix of economic, environmental, and social
indicators to assess the potential impacts of Genetically Modified (GM) crops prior to their …

Climate change is significantly affecting food security and environmental health. The effect is
more severe for countries with low adaptive capacity in the developing world. Legumes are …

Agroforestry is often promoted as a multi-benefit solution to increasing the resilience of
agricultural landscapes. Yet, there are many obstacles to transitioning agricultural …

Drawing on collective experience from ten collaborative research projects focused on the
Global South, we identify three major challenges that impede the translation of research on …