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Saturday, Jun 29

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Everyone is welcome! Building an inclusive and respectful workplace at CIMMYT: our 2030 vision and commitment

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CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy promotes a holistic approach to strengthening agrifood systems. The strategy also promotes CIMMYT as a non-discriminatory place throughout the institution globally.

Friday, Jun 28

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How livestock vaccination campaigns support breeders in conflict-ridden Sudan

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Working with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders to reduce the need for humanitarian assistance even in conflict-affected Sudan. SASAS and partners work to ensure…

Wednesday, Jun 26

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CIMMYT calls for direct agricultural investment to address Sudan’s food crisis

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CIMMYT proposes actions to respond to the deteriorating food crisis catalyzed by the ongoing civil war in Sudan.

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Transforming agriculture together: insights from the Ukama Ustawi Share Fair

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The UU Share Fair showcased an array of innovative technologies poised to transform agricultural practices in the region.

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Promoting fertilizer awareness in Tanzania

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Soil being tested as part of the preparations for planting on Mega and Mother Demo plots. October 2023. (Photo: Edward Mwakagile/ADP-MBOZI)

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Climate-proofing India’s daily bread: The race for resilient wheat

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CIMMYT is key in developing climate-resilient wheat in India, boosting food security.

Tuesday, Jun 25

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CIMMYT scientist recognized with research leader award

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The Research.com Plant Science and Agronomy in Mexico Leader Award is given to Matthew Reynolds for his frequently cited research papers on wheat crop science.

Monday, Jun 24

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Specialist centers empower women and youth farmers

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Targeted support for underrepresented groups of farmers is increasing crop variety, agronomic skills, household income, and food production in Tanzania’s Songwe region.

Friday, Jun 21

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Wheat cultivation in Africa at risk of fungal disease

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A study warns that the wheat blast fungus could threaten 75% of Africa's wheat, with CIMMYT aiding in mitigation efforts.

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A journey through Bangladesh’s ground-breaking agricultural practices

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In a visit by USAID and CIMMYT, cutting-edge agricultural approaches in Bangladesh highlighted the power of combining technological innovations, climate-focused practices, and community power.

Thursday, Jun 20

Quality seeds reduce hunger in Tanzanian schools

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Sorghum seeds that deliver improved yields are increasing food security for students and communities, with school farms playing a vital role in raising awareness of innovative varieties.

Wednesday, Jun 19

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Building global capacity to combat wheat blast

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In collaboration with ZARI and other partners, CIMMYT brought together wheat scientists, researchers, academics, policymakers, and extension agents to address the urgent threat of wheat blast across borders.

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Rekindling and revitalizing chicken farming in Zambia

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AIDI-L, a two-year project, aims to help 15,000 small scale poultry-keeping households. The project holds promise to revitalize chicken farming in Zambia.

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Sudan: Catastrophic hunger amid conflict creates a crisis of instability across northeast Africa

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CGIAR calls for a coordinated, global response to support the transformation of agrifood systems in Sudan.

Friday, Jun 14

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Transforming Agriculture Together: Insights from the Ukama Ustawi Share Fair

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CIMMYT showcased sustainable agriculture at the Ukama Ustawi Share Fair to enhance resilience and farmer livelihoods.

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New heat-tolerant wheat varieties prove fruitful for Ethiopia’s irrigated lowlands

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The release of new lines by the ADAPT-Wheat project will expand Ethiopia’s total farming area and wheat production by opening up lowland farming opportunities.

Thursday, Jun 13

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Ethiopian researchers travel to India to strengthen knowledge regarding increasing wheat productivity

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As part of ADAPT-Wheat, four scientists exposed to the latest technologies, methods, and equipment.

Wednesday, Jun 12

Representatives of the Norwegian Government visit innovative plot in Guatemala

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Representatives of the Norwegian Government and international research centers visit plots of Guatemalan producers participating in CGIAR's Latin American Regional Initiative, AgriLAC Resiliente, which promotes the InnovaHubs model…

Tuesday, Jun 11

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Cultivating healthier communities with provitamin A maize varieties

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A CIMMYT-led study highlights how provitamin A maize could make a real difference in vitamin A intake of smallholder farmers in rural areas of Zimbabwe.

Monday, Jun 10

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Unlocking genetic innovations through collaborative pathways

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The International Maize Improvement Consortium for Africa field day in Harare enabled CIMMYT to showcase genetically diverse maize lines, have structured dialogues with diverse stakeholders, and review and refine breeding strategies and…

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Over 5,000 Busia farmers to benefit from Kalro certified millet seed

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What to read next: Researchers push for adoption of high-yielding millet varieties in Busia | Stakeholders call for a holistic approach to managing Kenya’s dryland crop seed system | Kenyan maize farmers set to benefit from development of…

Friday, Jun 7

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It’s time to scale: Emerging lessons from decades of Conservation Agriculture research in Southern Africa

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ACASA's research yields not just data but seeds of hope, foreseeing a transformative future in CA adoption, shaping African agriculture and beyond.

Thursday, Jun 6

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New CGIAR Deputy Executive Managing Director warmly welcomed at CIMMYT

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Last week, CIMMYT welcomed Guillaume Grosso, CGIAR’s new deputy executive managing director, to its headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico.

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Expression of interest: VACS Capacity Project

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What to read next: CIMMYT joins global efforts to curb greenhouse emissions and strengthen food systems | Ismahane Elouafi returns to CIMMYT—on a system-wide tour | Healthy Eating Week 2023: Sustainably feeding a growing world | Digging in…

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Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat – part 2

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CIMMYT and partners are developing heat-tolerant wheat varieties using advanced technologies.

Wednesday, Jun 5

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Heat tolerant maize: a solution for climate change-induced 360◦ water deficits

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Heat tolerance and high yield potential are essential traits in maize to adopt climate change effects in lowland tropics.

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Malawi faces a food crisis: why plans to avert hunger aren’t realistic and what can be done

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CIMMYT experts, including Mazvita Chiduwa, stress that importing food is the only solution to prevent hunger in Malawi due to severe drought.

Tuesday, Jun 4

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New innovative crops could significantly reduce agriculture’s climate change impact and environmental footprint

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a grant of up to USD 21.1 million to CIMMYT for a groundbreaking initiative to mitigate the environmental impact of agriculture, by developing new wheat varieties that are capable of reducing…

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Six new CIMMYT maize hybrids available from South Asia Breeding Program

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CIMMYT offers new, improved maize hybrid to partners, to scale up production for farmers in South Asia.

Monday, Jun 3

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With courage, they are an example of innovation in the field

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The active participation of rural women in agricultural development has been a fundamental element in promoting sustainable transformation in communities in southeast Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.