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Capacity development
In the media

Source: Dawn ()

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) efforts are moving Pakistan closer to its goal of improving food and nutrition security through wheat production, with the release of 31 wheat varieties since 2021.

Innovations
Environmental health and biodiversity
News

Sorghum Conference brought together researchers, scientists and experts from around the world.

Environmental health and biodiversity
In the media

Source: The Guardian (10 Jul 2023)

Maíz Criollo Kantunil, a group of farmers and agro-ecologists, has successfully reintroduced three varieties of native maize using seeds supplied by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). 

Climate adaptation and mitigation
In the media

Source: Succesful Farming (11 Jul 2023)

To dive into the challenges posed by climate change, researchers at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, in Sonora, Mexico, are working to develop a range of wheat that can withstand extreme and unpredictable weather conditions.

Innovations
Features

The release of 31 wheat varieties brings Pakistan closer to self-suffiency in wheat production.

Capacity development
In the media

Source: Milling and Grain (4 Jul 2023)

International jury of renowned scientists and industry experts evaluate 23 research projects from four continents, awardees hail from South Africa, Ethiopia and Pakista

Environmental health and biodiversity
In the media

Source: Seed Today (5 Jul 2023)

Integrated management of organic and inorganic nitrogen sources in high- to low-yield cereal production could bring yearly savings in nitrogen fertilizer. “Spatially differentiated nitrogen supply is key in a global food-fertilizer price crisis.”

Capacity development
In the media

Source: Mexico Business News (29 Jun 2023)

In Mexico, there are different examples of regenerative agriculture projects led by international organizations, such as CIMMYT’s partnership agreement with NestlĂ© and Bimbo that have helped rural communities to improve their productive processes through regenerative farming practices.

News

Govaerts was confirmed for a 5-year tenure (2023-2028) after acting as interim leader of CIMMYT since 2021.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Publications

Improving the distribution and use of nitrogen fertilizer — skewed by price hikes and outdated subsidies — can raise maize, wheat, and rice production in Africa and South Asia, while saving on fertilizer and addressing both food security and climate crisis concerns, a new study finds.

Innovations
In the media

Source: Science and Technology Daily (29 Jun 2023)

Awais Rasheed, an adjunct scientist at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), recently spoke to Science and Technology Daily about his pleasant experience working in China and the importance of international cooperation to address the global food security crisis.

Innovations
News

Bram Govaerts calls for support among CIMMYT, CGIAR, and African researchers.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
In the media

Source: World-Grain.com (26 Jun 2023)

DSSAT wheat models showcase the impact of temperature, heat stress, water balance and drought stress in large wheat yield reductions due to climate change for Africa and South Asia.

Capacity development
In the media

Source: Dawn (25 Jun 2023)

The wheat simulation models have been widely used to study diverse cropping systems, as growing conditions and the impact of climate change on wheat vary across the globe. Simulations for South Asian countries suggested a different magnitude of climate change impacts, particularly due to warmer temperatures.