ICARDA
ICARDA is a global research institute dedicated to improving agriculture in dry, non‑tropical regions that cover 40% of the planet and host 2.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1975
- Employees
- 500
- Headquarters
- Lebanon
- CEO
- Aly Abousabaa
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
ICARDA is a global research institute dedicated to improving agriculture in dry, non‑tropical regions that cover 40% of the planet and host 2.5 billion people. It develops crop, livestock, and farming system innovations—especially wheat, barley, legumes, and small ruminants—alongside natural resource management and socio‑economic research to enhance food security and rural livelihoods. Over three decades, ICARDA has released more than 900 high‑yield, drought‑tolerant wheat varieties that generate an estimated $850 million in annual benefits and serve as public goods worldwide. Its collaborative model, combining field‑level trials with policy analysis, positions ICARDA as a leading catalyst for sustainable agricultural development in arid zones.