Month: September 2017

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tag icon Nutrition, health and food security

A new study shows that drought tolerant maize varieties can provide farming families in Zimbabwe an extra 9 months of food at no additional cost.

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Eighty delegates from across the globe recently gathered at the 6th International Cereal Nematode Symposium in Agadir, Morocco to discuss the spread of nematodes.

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A new study identifies the key ways to keep up with India’s rising food demand while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.

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New research reveals the most likely routes for the spread of new wheat stem rust strains.

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tag icon Capacity development

Modern data systems are essential to monitor, manage and plan actions taken by governments to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Scientists from across South and Southeast Asia launched a new agenda earlier this week to boost community involvement in developing climate information and extension messaging services across the region.

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Although the full impact of the earthquake is unknown at this time, CIMMYT would like to express condolences to all those affected throughout the country.

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People who eat whole grain foods have a lower risk of almost all chronic diseases and are less likely to gain weight as they age, according to nutritionist Julie Miller Jones.

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In a blog published by the World Food Prize, Bram Govaerts discusses the need for integration between research and decision-making at all levels including the public policy levels.

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Leaders from across South and South East Asia will gather next week to exchange ideas and strategies on how to support agricultural climate services in the region.

Features

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Francelino Rodrigues’ expertise in precision agriculture brings a high-tech element to CIMMYT’s field trials.

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In the face of endemic malnutrition, researchers in Pakistan are turning to biofortified maize to combat vitamin A, zinc and protein deficiencies.

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A new study shows how wheat breeders can more efficiently increase yield and improve their selections by using modern genetic tools.

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As Bangladesh faces an extensive drought for the second year in a row, partnerships are working to strengthen drought monitoring programs to help farmers.