Soil science2026
Soil microbiome health in smallholder cocoa
How shade trees and compost shift microbial diversity in cocoa plots.
West Africa
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Research and Innovation
Research rooted in the soil.
Applied research that answers growers' real questions, carried out with learners on working farms.
Research areas
Soil science
Soil health, fertility and the soil microbiome.
Plant breeding
Varieties suited to local climates and markets.
Climate resilience
Water, drought and heat adaptation.
AgTech
Low-cost sensors, data and decision tools.
Value chains
Post-harvest, processing and market access.
Sample
Sample projects
9 results
Plant breeding2026
Drought-tolerant hot pepper varieties
Field trials of local varieties under 30% reduced irrigation.
Caribbean
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AgTech2025
Low-cost IoT irrigation sensors
Solar soil-moisture sensors that cut water use on one-hectare farms.
East Africa
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Soil science2025
Mucuna cover crops for nitrogen recovery
Measuring nitrogen gains from one season of mucuna before vegetables.
West Africa
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Climate resilience2026
Rainwater harvesting on hillside farms
Small ponds and swales to bridge dry spells on steep land.
Caribbean
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Climate resilience2025
Heat stress in leafy greens
Shade netting and planting dates for amaranth under rising temperatures.
Southern Africa
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Value chains2026
Ginger drying and grading for export
Simple solar dryers and grading rules that meet buyer standards.
West Africa
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AgTech2026
Phone-based pest identification
Testing photo-based pest ID tools with farmers on slow connections.
Global/Online
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Plant breeding2025
Selecting coffee for altitude and taste
Matching coffee varieties to altitude bands and cup quality.
East Africa
Sample research team
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