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New metadata schema will make it easier for scientists to find and reuse open-access data.

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Researchers point out the future of the disease, the ways to manage it and prevent it from spreading — within and across continents.

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Researchers study the design, delivery and use of digital decision-support tools for smallholder maize farmers in northern Nigeria.

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As the world becomes increasingly digital, the international agricultural research-for-development sector needs to keep up.

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The testing and learning platform is working to tackle issues from adulterated seeds to crop residue burning.

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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.

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Scientists assess the use of blockchain to track the impact of biofortified seeds.

Agricultural Economist - Modeling and Targeting
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New testing and learning platform aims to build the knowledge base for trust and transparency technologies in food systems.

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Scientists use spatial price prediction models to estimate local prices that might be more relevant than the national average.

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New research describes a revolutionary early warning system that can predict and mitigate wheat rust diseases in Ethiopia.

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Researchers analyze irrigation service providers to understand how different business models and pump types affect pricing and water conservation.

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Researchers urge donor agencies to support the dissemination of new blast-resistant, biofortified wheat in Bangladesh.