Alison Doody

Alison Doody
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CIMMYT and partners are working to accelerate the delivery of stress-tolerant and nutritious seeds to boost smallholder farmer resilience to drought and pests in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia.

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New research estimates impact of farmer adaptation to climate change on maize, wheat, rice, sorghum and soybean.

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New website offers one stop shop for scaling agricultural innovations.

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New CIMMYT research sheds light on farmer maize preferences in Ethiopia and western Kenya.

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Experts share latest updates, experiences, and ways forward to help farmers battle fall armyworm.

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A range of maize varieties that are high-yielding, climate resilient and nutritious are being introduced for the first time in Nepal.

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Incorrect identification of crop varieties is widespread among farmers, according to a new CIMMYT study.

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In 2009, a team of wheat scientists from CIMMYT, ICARDA, FAO, and national partners set off on a five-year expedition across Central Asia to collect as many landraces as they could find.

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Study reveals gaps and interactions between caste, gender and agricultural decision-making.

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Projects will focus on developing new breeding technologies, screening tools and novel traits to improve wheat in the face of heat and drought.

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Two new graduates join pool of research leaders focused on finding new sources of resistance against these pathogens.

Features

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Review proposes ways to accelerate climate resilience of staple crops, by integrating proven breeding methods with cutting-edge technologies.

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CIMMYT scientists use high-powered drones and space satellite imagery to accelerate crop improvement, fight pests and diseases and help farmers make better crop management decisions.

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tag icon Nutrition, health and food security

The results of this study will allow breeders to optimize dual purpose maize varieties to sustainably feed people and their livestock.

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New research shows that the Nutrient Expert decision tool is better for farmers’ fields, extension services and the environment.