Developing innovation systems, rather than technology transfer, can benefit small farmers and promote agricultural development in Africa.

Careful assessment and policies on genetically modified crops could contribute to agricultural development and food security.

Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.

Learning from experience can help Zambia build on past successes in using ICTs and reach those most in need.

Scientists can help smallholder farmers get more out of their crops in changing food markets.

Planting trees in dryland regions can negatively impact biodiversity, and policies must promote the practice on a smaller scale.

Strategies to reduce rural poverty in the face of climate change will largely depend on improving water management in agriculture.

Groundwater storage can improve water security and help poor communities adapt to climate change.

Local institutions are key to helping rural smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Integrating wastewater into water resources management can help improve water security and quality.

Reforming biosafety regulations can provide poor farmers with better access to genetically modified crops.

Traditional knowledge can inform strategies for improving nutrition and help vulnerable populations cope with environmental change.

Better land and water management could improve yields and help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Tackling forest degradation is an essential element for any global climate deal hoping to reduce forest emissions.

Agriculture, forestry and other land uses in Africa can help mitigate climate change while providing co-benefits.

Including agriculture in international climate negotiations can help meet mitigation and adaptation goals while also reducing poverty.

An innovation systems approach to agricultural research can be better for sustainable development than a linear pipeline approach.