SIMLESA meeting reveals many successes, gears up for phase II
SIMLESA discusses progress, achievements, and ways forward through 2018 at annual meeting.
New varieties reignite maize production in Pakistan
New maize varieties have the potential to increase production, enhance nutrition and strengthen national industry in Pakistan.
Global wheat breeding returns billions in benefits but stable financing remains elusive
What do a chapati, a matza, or couscous have in common? The answer is wheat, which is a source for one-fifth of the calories and protein consumed globally.
Donors push for sustainable agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean
CIMMYT joins global partnership to find sustainable solutions to agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean.
CIMMYT kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations in southern Africa
CIMMYT’s Southern Africa regional office celebrated 50 years of agriculture research for development in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Award recognizes agronomist Ram Malik for successes in India’s rice-wheat systems
Ram Kanwar Malik recognized for 30 years of improving India’s rice-wheat systems.
Millions of smallholders in Africa benefit from climate resilient drought-tolerant maize
At least 40 million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are profiting from more than 200 new drought-tolerant varieties of maize.
National fair highlights agricultural developments in India
Thousands attend India’s national agricultural fair to discover the latest crop varieties and technological advancements in the country.
Global wheat community discusses research, partnerships at Obregon pilgrimage
For hundreds of international agricultural development experts, an annual gathering in northern Mexico provides a vital platform for sharing and debating the latest wheat breeding news and research.
“Farmers recommend,” a participative proposal by MasAgro Guanajuato
For a month and a half, farmers in Guanajuato shared their experiences with sustainable agriculture.
New Publications: Red root marker improves double haploid maize breeding
Improved marker identification discovered in new study by the MAIZE CGIAR Research Program .
Tackling challenges to cereal production through cross-crop collaborations
Cropping systems can become more resilient in the face of climate change through better coordination and standardization.
Will El Niño be a wake-up call to invest in food security solutions?
In southern Africa close to 50 million people are projected to be affected by droughts caused by the current El Niño, write CIMMYT scientists.
AIP Pakistan institutes surveys to enhance effective interventions
AIP meets to review progress and plan follow up surveys to address farmer demands and future challenges.
Tackling spread of wheat blast in Bangladesh
CIMMYT Director General travels to Bangladesh to tackle wheat blast and other activities key to maintaining food security in the country.