Year: 2020

In the media

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Source: The Third Pole (25 Nov 2020)

Once a world leading lentil producer, Nepal is now having to import them as farmers struggle with low productivity and warmer, wetter weather.

News

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New research establishes three new definitions for targeting wheat varieties in India and validates effectiveness of testing in Obregon, Mexico.

Features

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Small-mechanization pilot initiative signs up 15 service providers to boost incomes and resilience through a lease-to-own business model in Masvingo, Zimbabwe.

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Need for continuous testing and application of new breeding methods to deliver resilient seed varieties at a faster rate is more important now than ever before.

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Philip Pardey discusses the importance of collaboration between national research systems and CGIAR, and why investment in agricultural research and development is needed now more than ever.

Features

Ethiopia-based project manager finds inspiration in supporting programs and colleagues across Africa.

Press releases

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CIMMYT contributes to sequencing genomes of 15 wheat varieties around the world.

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Scientists in the Accelerating Genetic Gains in Maize and Wheat for Improved Livelihoods (AGG) project share history and latest results at annual wheat research gathering.

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Global Wheat Program director Hans Braun retires, leaving behind a legacy of strong leadership and wheat for millions.

Regional Program Manager, Africa
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New compendium analyzes existing pilot initiatives across different agro-climatic zones in India.

Senior Scientist, Maize Germplasm Bank Curator and Seed Systems Specialist