Sustainable Agriculture
All Focus Areas
ARPA · Focus Area Blueprint

Sustainable Agriculture

We support farmers to transition toward sustainable agriculture that protects soil, water, biodiversity, and household resilience.

4
Research Themes
6
Connected Areas
2022
Est.
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Research Themes
AgroecologyIndigenous Technical KnowledgeFood SecurityWater-Agriculture Nexus

Farming systems that are productive, regenerative, and climate-ready.

Agriculture is central to rural dignity and food security. We work with farming communities to strengthen agroecological practices and reduce dependence on resource-intensive inputs.


By linking local knowledge, field evidence, and institution support, we help build farming systems that improve incomes while restoring ecological balance.

Priority Action Tracks

Where research becomes real-world impact

  • 01Agroecology
  • 02Indigenous Technical Knowledge
  • 03Food Security
  • 04Water-Agriculture Nexus

How this focus area creates measurable outcomes

Our agriculture strategy aligns farm-level practice with ecosystem health and market realities so change is both viable and lasting.

IStep I

Agroecology and Resource Health

Assess soil, water, and biodiversity conditions to guide low-input, climate-resilient farming transitions.

IIStep II

Farmer-Led Transition Support

Co-design field demonstrations, peer learning, and technical support with farmers to scale practical sustainable methods.

IIIStep III

Food Security and Policy Integration

Translate field outcomes into recommendations that strengthen food systems, farmer livelihoods, and local planning frameworks.