Scientists bridge theory and practice to boost climate resilience in wheat
Review proposes ways to accelerate climate resilience of staple crops, by integrating proven breeding methods with cutting-edge technologies.
Taming wheat blast
Researchers point out the future of the disease, the ways to manage it and prevent it from spreading — within and across continents.
A new tool to strengthen the fight against fall armyworm in Asia
CIMMYT, USAID and partners announce the publication of a guide for integrated pest management of fall armyworm in Asia.
CIMMYT becomes partner of choice in PepsiCo and Grupo Trimex’s sustainability strategy
The food and beverage company will source wheat produced sustainably from a milling company that buys grain from farmers in the BajĂo region of Mexico who will 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.
Areas of expertise
It’s Rural Women’s Day, from dawn to dusk
A day in the life of a farmer in India’s Odisha state, part of tribal community that has long lived off the land.Â
Aussie drives global research that underpins Australian wheat industry
Source: Grain Central (13 Oct 2021)
Alison Bentley spoke with Grain Central about CIMMYT’s breeding strategy and the use of CIMMYT germplasm in the Australian wheat-growing industry.
New CIMMYT maize hybrids available from Southern Africa breeding program
CIMMYT is offering a new set of improved maize hybrids to partners, to scale up production for farmers in the region.
Scientists bridge theory and practice to boost climate resilience in wheat
Review proposes ways to accelerate climate resilience of staple crops, by integrating proven breeding methods with cutting-edge technologies.
Taming wheat blast
Researchers point out the future of the disease, the ways to manage it and prevent it from spreading — within and across continents.
Govt mulling mechanization to boost jute production
Source: Dhaka Tribune (29 Sep 2021)
Bangladesh wants to expand the work of the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia-Mechanization Extension Activity (CSISA-MEA) project in Bogra, Jessore, Faridpur and Cox’s Bazar to the rest of the country.
The UN Food Systems Summit has arrived
CIMMYT and CGIAR contributions to the SDGs highlighted in new campaign.
A new tool to strengthen the fight against fall armyworm in Asia
CIMMYT, USAID and partners announce the publication of a guide for integrated pest management of fall armyworm in Asia.
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.
