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En route to improved agronomic literacy
Women in rural Nepal prosper from training program on soil fertility management practices.
Q&A: How blockchain can create social and environmental impacts
Susanne Köhler discusses how this technology can be used to increase the resilience of individuals, communities and ecosystems.
Women find a role in Bangladesh’s agricultural mechanization sector
Technical and business training provides women with opportunities to break barriers and improve livelihoods.
Leading US agronomy organization awards fellowship to CIMMYT agri-food systems expert
Bram Govaerts receives the highest distinction offered by the American Society of Agronomy.
Scientists find genomic regions associated with wheat blast resistance in CIMMYT nurseries
Genomic-wide association study evaluated samples from Bolivia and Bangladesh for blast-resistant genes.
Breaking Ground: Jordan Chamberlin avidly explores the changing landscapes of Africa
CIMMYT spatial economist studies how economic behavior varies across diverse geographical contexts, how smallholder farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa are evolving, and the need to revisit agricultural resources and policies accordingly.
Tangible agricultural solutions shine at first online AGRF
CIMMYT puts forward integrated systems, healthy diets and One CGIAR agronomic innovation at first-ever virtual edition of the African Green Revolution Forum.
The search is on for nontoxic solutions to fall armyworm across Africa
Source: 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.
Wheat blast has made the intercontinental jump to Africa
Researchers in Zambia confirm the arrival of this devastating fungal disease to the African continent.
Partners in nutrition
Strong partnerships key to making healthy diets affordable and meeting global nutrition challenges, says CIMMYT researcher Natalia Palacios at 2020 African Green Revolution Forum.
Climate change and agriculture: Way ahead for low-emission growth
Source: Down to Earth (25 Sep 2020)
Efficient use of fertilizer, adoption of zero-tillage and management of irrigation water can cut greenhouse gas emissions.
‘Seeds for Needs’ approach to develop climate resilient crop varieties
Source: India Science Wire (22 Sep 2020)
Approach combines farmers’ knowledge of resilient crops with ‘elite’ varieties identified by scientists.
CIMMYT and IITA collaborate to increase adoption of conservation agriculture in southern Africa
New project will research and promote the adoption of sustainable farming method and practices.
A track record of delivering local solutions with a global perspective
External review confirms the impact and achievements of the CGIAR Research Program on Wheat and its vital partnerships.
East Africa partners welcome “new era” in wheat breeding collaboration
Experts from Ethiopia and Kenya join CIMMYT and other partners to renew a long-standing collaboration under the auspices of the new AGG project.
