Contents

News

Agricultural Research Priority Setting for Central and West Asia and North Africa

Rabat Declaration

Cooperation: Key to Progress in Uzbekistan

Focus on Africa

A Pilgrim's Progress in Egypt

Friendships Bloom in the Desert

African Seed Sector Challenges

Farmers Breed Better Barley

Durum Improvement Research in Morocco: A Worthwhile Investment

Sustainable Production through Improved Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management in Africa

Taking the Long View in Egypt

Rangeland Degradation in Morocco: A Concern for All

Seeking Sustainable Solutions: Integrated Pest Management Pilot  Sites in Egypt and Morocco

Managing Wilt and Root Rots of  Food Legumes in the Nile Valley Countries

Cereal Disease Management in Eritrea

In the Fight Against Viruses, Knowing  the Enemy is Half the Battle

ICARDA Training: An Essential  Element for Enhancing Research  in Africa