CARD held a brown bag discussion session on April 9, 2025, and involved a detailed, evidence-based exchange of ideas focused on the design, implementation, and impact of agricultural research and related policies. It brought together research fellows at all levels to critically analyze data, methodologies, and empirical findings from studies related to productivity, input use, value chains, market access, climate resilience, and food security. It further emphasized the relevance of research for real-world decision-making, explores trade-offs among policy options, and identifies gaps for future inquiry....