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Researchers in Ethiopia show that well-targeted fertilizer recommendations improve fertilizer usage and productivity of maize production.

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Source: World Grain (15 Jul 2020)

CIMMYT scientists perform large genome-wide association study in India, Kenya and Mexico to understand yellow rust resistance in wheat.

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Interest in farm machinery and crop diversification spike as farmers respond to COVID-19 labor shortages.

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The tractor-mounted reaper saves farmers time and money and offers new sources of income.

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New study presents a typology of women’s decision-making in wheat in India.

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The introduction of mung bean has transformed rice-wheat food systems in Nepal and has been one of the major successes of the Agronomy and Seed Scaling project.

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As the current pandemic and restrictions create labor constraints, CIMMYT experts discuss the role scale-appropriate farm machinery can play in addressing them.

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CIMMYT breeder applies new tools and technologies to accelerate genetic gains, make breeding more efficient, and keep up with the changing dynamics of biotic and abiotic stresses.

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Researchers in Kenya and Uganda are incorporating sensory preferences like taste, smell or texture into maize breeding.

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New project to deliver wheat disease warnings directly to farmers’ phones in Bangladesh and Nepal.

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Looking at wheat diseases in times of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Technical coordination between research and development partners is key to breed maize varieties that respond to the diverse needs of small farmers.