Thematic Area
Agriculture
Overview
Advancing sustainable, climate-resilient agricultural systems
IRS Global supports governments, development partners, research institutions, and the private sector in advancing sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural systems through research, policy analysis, technical advisory, and programme evaluation.
Our expertise includes sustainable agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, crop and livestock production systems, food security, agricultural value chains, agribusiness development, agricultural markets, irrigation and water resource management, natural resource management, soil health and fertility, climate adaptation and resilience, regenerative agriculture, agricultural extension services, post-harvest management, agri-food systems, rural livelihoods, agricultural innovation, precision agriculture, digital agriculture, agricultural policy and governance, market systems development, implementation research, and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).
We generate evidence that enhances agricultural productivity, strengthens food systems, improves rural livelihoods, and promotes resilient and inclusive agricultural development.
Focus Areas
- Sustainable & Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Crop & Livestock Production Systems
- Food Security
- Agricultural Value Chains
- Agribusiness Development
- Agricultural Markets
- Irrigation & Water Resource Management
- Natural Resource Management
- Soil Health & Fertility
- Climate Adaptation & Resilience
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Agricultural Extension Services
- Post-Harvest Management
- Agri-Food Systems
- Precision & Digital Agriculture
- Agricultural Policy & Governance
Climate-Smart & Regenerative Agriculture
Research and technical advisory on farming systems that build resilience to a changing climate.
Agricultural Value Chains & Agribusiness
Strengthening market linkages and agribusiness models that improve farmer incomes and market access.
Irrigation & Natural Resource Management
Evidence generation on water resource management and sustainable use of natural agricultural assets.
Food Security & Rural Livelihoods
Assessing food systems and livelihood strategies that support resilient rural communities.
Precision & Digital Agriculture
Evaluating technology-enabled tools that improve productivity, efficiency, and farm-level decision-making.
Agricultural Policy & Market Systems
Policy analysis and market systems research that inform inclusive, sustainable agricultural development.
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