In the media
Eminent members of Indian diaspora honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award at PBD Convention
Source: Connected to India (11 Jan 2021)
Ravi Singh, Head of Global Wheat Improvement at CIMMYT, received the prestigious award for his invaluable contributions to wheat research and the development and training of scientists.
How hybrid maize helps farmers get through dry spells
InnovationsSource: MIT Technology Review (18 Dec 2020)
A new seed developed by CIMMYT is boosting maize production in sub-Saharan Africa, where yields are less than a third of what they are in the US—in large part because of drought.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center works in Colombia to enhance grain quality
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: RCN Radio (15 Dec 2020)
Natalia Palacios, Maize Quality Specialist at CIMMYT, spoke about the center’s work in Colombia and the future of maize production in the program ‘Tierra de Sueños’.
Climate change adds to woes of lentil farmers in Nepal
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: 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.
Power of data: To enhance food security
InnovationsSource: The Himalayan Times (6 Nov 2020)
CIMMYT and Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development developed a digitally enabled seed information system so farmers have timely access to quality seed.
Wheat disease common to South America jumps to Africa
Environmental health and biodiversitySource: SciDev.Net (3 Nov 2020)
Wheat blast is a serious threat to wheat production and can lead to yield losses of up to 100 percent.
Reaping carbon credits from agriculture
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Financial Express (30 Oct 2020)
Setting benchmarks for carbon sequestered or abated through farming and roping in companies to commercialize carbon credits can help agricultural income grow.
Can this coincidence help India breathe easier this year?
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: Times of India (23 Oct 2020)
It’s that time of the year when pollution levels start increasing, but two factors may help north India avoid the ‘airpocalypse’ this time.
Kellogg’s proposes initiatives to improve the nutrition of Mexicans
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: El Universal (16 Oct 2020)
CIMMYT and Kellogg partnership seeks to increase the productivity of land and efficient use of available natural resources while mitigating the effects of climate change.
Wheat blast has made the intercontinental jump to Africa
Environmental health and biodiversitySource: Rural 21 (9 Oct 2020)
Wheat blast poses a serious threat to rain-fed wheat production in Zambia and raises the alarm for surrounding regions and countries on the African continent with similar environmental conditions.
Food production in Africa: Role of improved seeds in enhancing food security
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: CGTN Africa (9 Nov 2020)
CIMMYT maize breeder Yoseph Beyene discusses drought-tolerant maize and maize with resistance to fall armyworm.
Efforts in controlling maize disease boosting steady supply of certified seeds
Environmental health and biodiversitySource: Kenya Broadcasting Company (5 Oct 2020)
CIMMYT and partners are supporting the commercial seed sector to produce seed free from the maize cause of maize lethal necrosis.
Seed Seekers, Seed Keepers, Seed Growers
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: Seed World (1 Oct 2020)
CIMMYT’s seed bank preserves the genetic diversity of maize and wheat so the crops can adapt to a changing production environment.
The search is on for nontoxic solutions to fall armyworm across Africa
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: Devex (29 Sep 2020)
Farmers in South Sudan using fall armyworm-specific biological control Fawlingen have shown a 63% increase in yield compared to untreated plots.
Climate change and agriculture: Way ahead for low-emission growth
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Down to Earth (25 Sep 2020)
Efficient use of fertilizer, adoption of zero-tillage and management of irrigation water can cut greenhouse gas emissions.