CIMMYT becomes partner of choice in PepsiCo’s sustainability strategy
The leading multinational food and beverage company will source wheat produced sustainably in the BajĂo region of Mexico from farmers who participate in CIMMYT’s research and capacity building networks.
Mechanization takes off
Successful establishment of an agricultural machinery workshop in Meki signals a boost for private sector-driven mechanization in Ethiopia.
Multi-trait genomic-enabled prediction enhances accuracy in multi-year wheat breeding trials
Researchers found that prediction performance was highest using a multi-trait model.
Understanding decision support
Researchers study the design, delivery and use of digital decision-support tools for smallholder maize farmers in northern Nigeria.
The science behind the perfect bread and pasta flour
Every year, thousands of wheat lines are analyzed in detail in the CIMMYT Wheat Quality laboratory to determine the nutritional, processing and end-use quality of the grain.
Areas of expertise
CIMMYT becomes partner of choice in PepsiCo’s sustainability strategy
The leading multinational food and beverage company will source wheat produced sustainably in the BajĂo region of Mexico from farmers who participate in CIMMYT’s research and capacity building networks.
Mechanization takes off
Successful establishment of an agricultural machinery workshop in Meki signals a boost for private sector-driven mechanization in Ethiopia.
Multi-trait genomic-enabled prediction enhances accuracy in multi-year wheat breeding trials
Researchers found that prediction performance was highest using a multi-trait model.
CIMMYT scientists join 60th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers’ Meet
Meeting highlights new varieties, production growth and strengthened collaboration through Accelerating Genetic Gains in Maize and Wheat (AGG) project.
Understanding decision support
Researchers study the design, delivery and use of digital decision-support tools for smallholder maize farmers in northern Nigeria.
Agricultural scientist Balwinder Singh awarded ‘Alumnus of the Year’ by a prestigious Australian university
Source: SBS Punjabi (8 Sep 2021)
The Indian researcher leads CIMMYT’s environmental analytics work in South Asia, where he addresses the region’s productivity and sustainability challenges in cereal systems.
Building resilient and sustainable irrigation for food security in Nepal
A new initiative will monitor groundwater and will provide a framework for sustainable irrigation practices.
Nitrogen-efficient wheats provide more food with fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Source: Phys.org (3 Sep 2021)
An international collaboration has discovered a biological nitrification inhibition trait that, when transferred to growing wheat varieties, can reduce the use of fertilizers and boost yields.
Can Uganda attain zero-hunger?
New study projects food demand in 2030 and considers the implications for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.
Maize and wheat science to sustainably feed the world
New CIMMYT Brochure highlights value of maize and wheat science to battle rising undernourishment.
Cereal grain harvesting and post-harvest machinery in Nepal
National value chain study presents an overview of the country’s maize, wheat and rice harvesting equipment, from manufacturing and imports to farm-level service provision.
Beneficial bioactives
Don’t discount the contribution cereals can make to combatting micronutrient malnutrition, say researchers.
About CIMMYT
For over 50 years, we’ve been using science to make a difference, helping tens of millions of farmers grow more nutritious, resilient and productive maize and wheat cropping systems, using methods that nourish the environment and combat climate change.
