Principal Scientist at ICARDA for Africa, Middle East, Central Asia. Beachell-Borlaug Scholar. Awardee OLAM Prize Innov in Food Sec. profile pic credit M. Mayor
Rabat, Morocco
Joined August 2013
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Filippo Bassi retweeted
In Kenya, the Shangi potato accounts for up to 70 percent of production, but this reliance is increasing risks.
The Crop Trust and @Cipotato are developing more resilient varieties and helping strengthen food security for over 800,000 farmers.
#Potato #BOLDproject
Filippo Bassi retweeted
Want to learn more about our recent release variety #Jawahir and the technologies we implement at @ICARDA such as #Speedbreeding , and you are around meknes 🇲🇦… you are welcome to visit our stand at #SIAM .. still there for an other 2 days 🌾🇲🇦
At #SIAM in Morocco, @ICARDA is showcasing Jawahir 🌾—a drought-tolerant wheat variety boosting climate resilience.
Developed with @INRAMaroc under Crop Trust's #BOLDProject, it uses wild wheat traits to support food security and rural livelihoods.
Filippo Bassi retweeted
🌍 Greet week at #SIAM Morocco where important conversations on the future of African agriculture are taking place @SIAM_OFFICIEL
Livestock systems, climate pressures, rising demand - the choices we make today will shape food security. And science must guide the path forward.
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We’re still live at @SIAM_OFFICIEL 🚜 Meknes, Morocco📍
Our booth has welcomed hundreds of visitors exploring ICARDA’s latest innovations in dryland agriculture, connecting with partners, and engaging in meaningful discussions on the future of farming in challenging environments.
We’ve also hosted a series of insightful events, with more happening throughout the week.
If you’re at SIAM, make sure to stop by, discover our work, and join the conversation.
Learn more: icarda.org/media/events/icar…
Filippo Bassi retweeted
Prêt pour vous accueillir au stand de l'INRA au #SIAM2026🌿
Une véritable opportunité pour échanger avec nos chercheurs sur les avancées scientifiques de l'Institut en phase avec la thématique de cette édition.
📍 Stand INRA au Pôle Institutionnel | SIAM 2026
🗓️ 20 - 28 Avril
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3..2..1 go⏰⏰ !! ready for @SIAM_OFFICIEL check out the beauty of this year in this video (this is less than half of the fair) @ICARDA ready to showcase its innovations!! #Morocco #SIAM
-12h There is a special kind of paradise 🪽🪽for people rushing to get everything ready for @SIAM_OFFICIEL #Morocco Thanks to all @ICARDA team for making this possible!!
Check out our program: icarda.org/media/events/icar…
We are ready to welcome you with all our #innovations
Filippo Bassi retweeted
2 days to go ⏳
We’re getting ready for @SIAM_OFFICIEL 🇲🇦
Make sure to stop by the ICARDA booth and connect with our team
See you there!
Learn more: icarda.org/media/events/icar…
-5 days to @SIAM_OFFICIEL #Morocco 🇲🇦
Come see our technologies on display:
🌾Jawahir @CropTrust #ClimateTech #durum drought tolerant variety
50 years 🎂 @ICARDA
Register for workshops: icarda.org/media/events/icar…
@INRAMaroc @FAOMaroc @CGIAR @ACIARAfrica @FCDOGovUK
Filippo Bassi retweeted
Check the activites of our Expert Working Groups!
#WheatGermpalsm
#WheatConnect
#IWC2026Bologna
wheatinitiative.org/new-even…
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Throwback to SIAM last year 👇
This year at #SIAM2026, ICARDA is coming back bigger
📍 Visit our booth
→ Discover innovations
→ Meet our scientists
→ Join live discussions
Let’s talk solutions that matter
👉 icarda.org/media/events/icar…
📅 April 20–28
@SIAM_OFFICIEL
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Check the activites of our Expert Working Groups!
#DurumWheat
#WheatConnect
#IWC2026Bologna
wheatinitiative.org/new-even…
Filippo Bassi retweeted
🌱Honored to join the 2nd Training Session on #ConservationAgriculture at @INRAMaroc @ICARDA Marchouch Station. Rich platform for exchange on spring crops, highlighting #research-driven opportunities for #climate-#resilient alternative crops adapted to CA systems.
@ShivKAgrawal
Filippo Bassi retweeted
We’re excited to be back at the 18th edition of SIAM in Meknes, Morocco 🇲🇦
This year’s theme: Sustainability of Animal Production & Food Sovereignty
Our scientists will showcase innovations for dryland agriculture and connect with partners across the region.
📅 April 20–28
@SIAM_OFFICIEL
👉 icarda.org/media/events/icar…
Filippo Bassi retweeted
Exciting field day at Merchouch station to view the introduction of new zero till planters (3 m) for small farmers and for the highlands. @ICARDA @ACIARAfrica @theGRDC @FAO
🌾🌾Crossing with tall #landraces produces lots of failed inbred 👎👎.. but when things align: you do get a serious winner! 🏆🥇
The BOLD @CropTrust project gives us the chance to fail.. and win!! Looking forward to the next phase @ICARDA
Filippo Bassi retweeted
ICARDA 🤝 Japan is launching the “Strengthening Syria’s Seed Systems for Food Security” project to enhance agricultural productivity.
✅In Aleppo, Hama, Homs & Idlib, the project will support 2,000–3,000 farmers with quality seed and training, with benefits reaching 10,000 more farmers and returning refugees.
🙏 Grateful to the Government of Japan for supporting resilient seed systems and food security in Syria.
@MofaJapan_en
@JPEmbassy_Syria
Filippo Bassi retweeted
Excellent croo development in Merchouch Marocco in March 2026 at 400 mm rainfall @ICARDA @CropTrust @FAO @theGRDC @ACIARAfrica @ICRISAT
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📢 Open Call
Online Mentoring & Peer-to-Peer Program for Mid-Career Arab Researchers by AFESD-ICARDA Dryland Academy
Join a regional learning program led by ICARDA scientists and experts, offering mentoring, peer exchange, and technical collaboration.
📅 Application deadline: 11 April 2026
🔗 Application form: on.cgiar.org/4rBNtmg
👉 More details: on.cgiar.org/4rX7nIJ
⚠️ Important: Applications will not be reviewed unless all required documents are received by email.
