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Tuesday, Jul 16

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Digital solutions advance soil health for sustainable food systems and climate resilience

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Digital tools that improve access to information and enhance farmers' ability to learn, innovate, and adapt will play a significant role in advancing soil health.

Friday, Jul 12

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Experts discuss strategies to address soil health challenges and the fertilizer crisis in Africa

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Fertilizer plays a vital role in agriculture, yet often negatively impacts the environment. At the 2024 Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit, experts shared their experiences of addressing this global challenge.

Tuesday, Jul 9

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Children, native maize, and gender perspectives

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In Colombia, sustainable agriculture specialists are developing participatory diagnostics that will pave the way for agricultural biodiversity conservation. Inclusive workshops for children providing childcare during workshops and training…

Monday, Jul 8

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Launch of a new Global Partnership for the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative

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FAO and CIMMYT team up to boost traditional nutrient-rich, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils to enhance diet quality for today and tomorrow.

Friday, Jul 5

Transforming agricultural systems in Mozambique

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The Transformative Dryland Crops Project hopes for greater food security and increased income in northern Mozambique.

Thursday, Jul 4

Transforming agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa: a new dawn for millet production

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As climate challenges intensify, a groundbreaking initiative is underway to revolutionize millet production in sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging the crop's resilience and nutritional benefits to ensure sustainable food systems. A multi…

Wednesday, Jul 3

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G7 summit highlights importance of sustainable food systems

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CIMMYT contributes to the G7 goals on agricultural productivity, food security, and climate change through the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Innovation hubs in western Honduras, cornerstones for agricultural sustainability

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By means of the regional initiative AgriLAC Resiliente, the InnovHub Occidente de Honduras technical team continues to promote sustainable agricultural practices in order to transform Honduran fields.

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Revised market segmentation for spring wheat—achieving alignment between ICARDA and CIMMYT

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CIMMYT and ICARDA, with the CGIAR Initiative, have aligned spring wheat market segmentation to optimize breeding and meet market needs.

Monday, Jul 1

Harvesting diversity and feeding hope: unlocking the potential of potatoes

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Working with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders in Sudan to move towards self-sufficiency. Helping Sudanese farmers integrate potato and sweet potato into their…

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…