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Global experts share strategies to combat cereal nematodes
International symposium in New Delhi serves to discuss new technologies and management approaches.
What is wheat blast?
Wheat blast is one of the most fearsome and intractable wheat diseases in recent decades. It spreads through infected seeds, crop residues as well as by spores that can travel long distances in the air, posing a major threat to wheat production in tropical areas.
The end of an era: Alexey Morgunov retires after a 28-year career
CIMMYT scientist contributed to the development and adoption of more than 70 wheat varieties in Central and West Asia.
Screening cycle for deadly MLN virus set to begin in Kenya in January 2020
Interested organizations are invited to send maize germplasm for screening.
Nurture soil as our food and climate insurance
Soil conservation means food security for farmers in Malawi.
Agricultural solutions to tackle humanity’s climate crisis
Science offers opportunity to curb greenhouse gas emissions related to agriculture and meet climate goals.
US Under Secretary of Agriculture ready for further cooperation with CIMMYT
Ted McKinney and representatives from state agriculture departments learn about relevant maize and wheat research during visit to global headquarters in Mexico.
Kanwarpal Dhugga awarded top honor in science
CIMMYT researcher named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Do smallholders get the right seed and inputs from their agrodealer?
A new agrodealer survey explores smallholder’s access to improved maize seed and fertilizer in Tanzania and Uganda.
Investing in drought-tolerant maize is good for Africa
Recent impact studies in Uganda and Zambia show that farmers adopting drought-tolerant maize increased their yields significantly and reduced risks of crop failure.
New mobile technology to help farmers improve yields and stabilize incomes
The COMPASS smartphone phone app uses data from farmers and from satellites to provide precise crop management advice.
How a disease without borders was contained
Experts reflect on the successful efforts to limit the spread of maize lethal necrosis across eastern and southern Africa.
Breaking Ground: Pieter Rutsaert looks to better marketing for faster adoption of climate-smart maize in Africa
Markets and value chains expert studies seed demand and distribution, with the aim to help agro-dealers and seed businesses better market improved seed.
