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Canola’s opportunities abound as breeding, uses advance: IRC

Breeding and seed technology is an important part of the partnerships that will continue to foster thriving markets.

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Breaking barriers in agriculture

The International Water Management Institute and CIMMYT conducted research on Sustainable Intensification of Mixed Farming Systems (SI-MFS), including innovations in...

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Farewell to the “Father of the Green Revolution in India”, M.S. Swaminathan

CIMMYT mourns the passing of the “Father of the Green Revolution in India”, Monkombu Sambasivan Swaminathan.

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CIMMYT director general gains insights into breeding activities at Kiboko research facility

In a recent visit to KALRO facilities in Kiboko, Kenya, CIMMYT commits to advancing the deployment of climate-resilient maize varieties...

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The world’s future wheat will need to withstand the climate crisis

As hotter temperatures and drought become the norm in places used...

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CIMMYT takes part in the 113th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show

The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, an annual event attracting over 200,000 people,...

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Championing Global Cooperation to Crack Global Challenges

Former CIMMYT's director general (2008-2016), Dr. Thomas A. Lumpkin, talks about...

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Public and Private Plant Breeding: Finding Common Ground

Fernando Gonzalez, a retired plant breeder from CIMMYT, participated in the...

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Fodder Technology Chops Backbreaking Labor in Half for Bangladeshi Women

The fodder chopper implemented by CIMMYT has been a game-changer for...

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Conservation agriculture helps smallholder farmers to be more resource efficient

A village in the Indian state of Bihar boasts 100% zero-till...

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Show that you can thrive and excel in all environments

One CGIAR System Board Chair Lindiwe Majele Sibanda shares lessons from...

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Mechanisation to re-configure smallholder production

CIMMYT hosted a meeting to reflect upon the HAFIZ project nearest...

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The Scaling Scan — launch of 3rd edition

Helping great innovations scale to successful implementation.

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Preventing nitrogen loss in maize

CIMMYT and JIRCAS research aims to identify the mechanisms plants use...

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LIPS-Zim empowers smallholder farmers

CIMMYT in partnership with various research institutions, seeks to increase livestock...

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Realizing the Potential of Neglected Crops in Latin America

CIMMYT highlights the value of neglected crops in Latin America through...

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