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Tribute to Hugo Córdova:The passing of a great scientist and hunger fighter

The CIMMYT community and friends across the globe mourn the loss of maize breeder and distinguished scientist, Hugo Salvador Córdova Orellana, who died on 25 December 2009. Córdova worked for more than three decades with CIMMYT to improve the food security of disadvantaged maize farmers and consumers.
Tribute to Dr. Norman Borlaug Latest newsletter stories

CIMMYT joins with members of the international development community to mourn the passing of Nobel Peace Laureate and renowned wheat scientist, Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, who died Saturday night at the age of 95 from complications from cancer, after an exemplary life dedicated to fighting hunger in developing countries. Read more...

Saraguro: Working magic on small budgets for small-scale farmers in Ecuador
A 13-year project funded for less than USD 600,000 provides millions of dollars in benefits by taking improved varieties and cropping practices directly to smallholder farmers in a remote valley of southern Ecuador. Read more...

 

 

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