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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.

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Regional network to scale impact of dryland crops in sub-Saharan Africa

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ADCIN represents a leap forward in African agricultural cooperation, addressing dryland crop challenges through tailored projects for maximum impact.

Wednesday, May 29

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CIMMYT and China join forces to tackle wheat disease in Africa

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Experts from Chinese agricultural research organizations and CIMMYT partnered to deliver workshops for African scientists and breeders on mitigating the effects of wheat Fusarium head blight.

Tuesday, May 28

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Agricultural stakeholders devise means to tame effects of soil acidity

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Agricultural stakeholders in Tanzania, including CIMMYT, are launching a project to combat soil acidity and boost crop yields.

Friday, May 24

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Mexico, a lab from which solutions are generated to address global challenges

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Leaders from the CGIAR Initiative: Excellence in Agronomy visit Mexico to learn how the hubs driven by CIMMYT and collaborators have positive impacts on farming communities.

Thursday, May 23

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US$2M poultry project targets youth, women farmers in Dodoma

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ILRI, TALIRI, and CIMMYT, funded by USAID, launch AID-L to boost poultry farming in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Translating strategy into scientific action

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Researchers and partners from the Sustainable Agrifood Systems (SAS) program determined how to achieve agrifood system goals in alignment with CIMMYT's 2030 Strategy.