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No scientific basis for criticism of wheat as a food staple, nutritionist says
Nutrition, health and food securityA nutritionist wants to dispel myths generated by claims that the protein found in wheat is unhealthy.
‘Gluten-free’ diets put food security, human health at risk – nutritionist
Nutrition, health and food securityComplete removal of wheat from the human diet would further cripple global efforts to feed the current global population of 7.2 billion, said Julie Miller Jones, a leading nutritionist.
Highlights of the 12th Asian Maize Conference
Capacity developmentThe 12th Asian Maize Conference and Expert Consultation on “Maize for Food, Feed, Nutrition and Environmental Security” convened in Bangkok, Thailand from 31 October to 1 November 2014.
Updated Web Wheat Atlas 3.0 prioritizes user experience
Capacity developmentWhether you are a scientist, a researcher or simply interested in learning more about the vital staple crop that provides 20 percent of the world’s calories, the Wheat Atlas can help.
Global wheat-rust research aids Ethiopian farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe 2014 World Food Prize laureate, Sanjaya Rajaram’s adaptable, high-yielding wheat varieties are grown on more than 58 million hectares worldwide.
Research on climate-resilient wheat keeps Green Revolution on track
Climate adaptation and mitigationAs the global population grows from a current 7 billion to a projected 9.6 billion by 2050, wheat breeders involved in the battle to ensure food security face many challenges.
12th Asian Maize Conference
Nutrition, health and food securityThe 12th Asian Maize Conference is taking place in Bangkok from 30 October to 1 November, bringing together more than 350 leading agricultural researchers, policy-makers, farmers and service providers from across the public and private sectors.
Raising wheat productivity across North Africa and West Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigationWheat is a staple and strategic crop across most of North Africa and West Asia, accounting for almost 40 percent of the region’s total food supply.
China’s wheat production critical to global food security
Climate adaptation and mitigationChina’s domestic agricultural activities are vital to ensuring food security for its 1.4 billion people and – as the world’s largest wheat producer – the country plays a major role in shaping international markets.
Celebrate World Food Day with CIMMYT on 16 October
Nutrition, health and food securityJoin CIMMYT in celebrating World Food Day on 16 October!
CIMMYT recognizes the International Day of Rural Women
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion15 October 2014 will mark the sixth celebration of the International Day of Rural Women, a United Nations (UN) day dedicated to recognizing “the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.”
Wheat area expansion faces a headwind requiring increased spending on R&D to raise yields
Climate adaptation and mitigationOver the last 50 years big increases in agricultural production have come through improved yields. Since 1990, wheat is the only major crop to experience an overall decline in area.