Crop Chronicles Podcast: Barley - Beyond Bread and Beer

In this episode of ⁠Crop Chronicles⁠ podcast, we journey to Morocco to explore the fascinating story of ⁠barley⁠—a resilient crop that has sustained civilizations for millennia. Host Conrad introduces us to scientists Anna Backhaus and Miguel Sanchez Garcia from ICARDA, who are developing climate-resistant barley varieties in the face of growing environmental challenges. As droughts worsen across the Mediterranean, they turn to ancient landraces and a wild relative, Hordeum bulbosum, to breed barley that can withstand extreme conditions. Discover how this research could be crucial for the future of farming and food security in a changing world.

Narrated by: Conrad Fox

Categories: For Educators, For The Press, For Partners, For Students, BOLD, Barley, Climate Change, Food Security, Nutritional Security, Sustainable Agriculture