Month: July 2016
5th International master class on soil born pathogens of wheat
Capacity developmentThe 5th International Master Class on Soil Borne Pathogens of Wheat was held in Eskisehir, Turkey, on 11-23 July 2016.
CIMMYT and partners set the pace in maize and wheat research in Africa
Capacity developmentState-of-art research facilities leap Africa’s Agricultural potential through modern research.
Expanding for faster and wider deployment of heat-tolerant hybrids in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigationHTMA’s annual review and planning meeting was held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 25-26 July 2016.
Ancient maize varieties provide modern solution to tar spot complex
Nutrition, health and food securityIn southern Mexico and Central America a fungal maize disease known as tar spot complex is decimating yields, threatening local food security and livelihoods.
Learning from 8,000 people to integrate gender into agricultural research
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionIt is often a mystery why a new agricultural technology or practice can be successful in one community yet fail to have the desired effect in another.
CIMMYT receives collaboration award from the Yunnan provincial government
Capacity developmentCIMMYT received a collaboration award recognizing contributions made to improving maize and wheat productivity, from the government in China’s Yunnan Province.
Building Zambia’s drought-tolerant maize business
Nutrition, health and food securityDrought tolerant maize can reduce risks for farmers and allow for more consistent crop production in the face of climate variability in southern Africa.
Drought-tolerant maize a boon to farmers in Zambia hit by El Niño
Climate adaptation and mitigationDrought-related challenges in Africa call for proactive interventions rather than reactive ones.
Farming Systems Intensification in South Asia
Capacity developmentA workshop on farming systems analysis was held at Wageningen University (WUR), The Netherlands, on 5-7 July 2016.
Emergency seed project brings relief to drought-affected farmers in Ethiopia
Climate adaptation and mitigationAs Ethiopia struggles with its worst drought in 50 years, farmers pin their hopes on seed delivered through emergency seed projects.
Making Farming Profitable: Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture through Business Model Innovations
Capacity developmentTo develop and scale innovative CSA business models at climate-smart village (CSV) sites in South Asia, a workshop was held at WUR on 4 July 2016.