Sustainable agrifood systems
City dwellers in Africa and Asia increasingly choose wheat, research shows
Nutrition, health and food security
The developing worldâs appetite for wheat is growing swiftly, driven in part by rising incomes, rapid urbanization and the expansion of families where both spouses work outside the house.
New publications: Role of Modelling in International Crop Research
Innovations
Resource-poor farmers worldwide stand to gain from developments in the field of crop modelling.
The itsy bitsy spider can make a big impact in agriculture
Environmental health and biodiversity
A new study explores how conservation agriculture in southern Africa supports spider populations and diversity, which could help mitigate pest damage.
Reducing high yield gaps with decision-support apps
Innovations
Trials of the Nutrient Expert app showed improved yields, fertilizer-use efficiency and increased profits for farmers.
CIMMYT celebrates AWARDâs ten years empowering African women in agricultural research
Capacity development
The AWARD program advocates for a more gender-responsive agricultural research ecosystem.
Finding the story behind weeds
Innovations
Researchers use the Photovoice methodology to better understand weed management practices.
Cobs & Spikes podcast: Hello Tractor and agricultural innovation
Innovations
Dubbed the âUber for the farmâ, Hello Tractorâs app easily allows tractor owners to rent their machinery to farmers and to improve business and operations.
Visiting researcher from Malaysia studies growing importance of maize and wheat in the country
Capacity development
Fazleen Abdul Fatah notes that few studies document shifts between cereals.
Experts identify policy gaps in fertilizer application in India
Innovations
A dialogue in New Delhi facilitated discussion on innovations for promoting balanced application of macro and micro nutrient fertilizers in Indian agriculture.
Best of 2018: Editorsâ picks
Capacity development
In 2018, we published more than 200 stories related to maize and wheat science around the world. Here are some of our favorites.
The saving grace of a hefty investment
Innovations
Young farmerâs investment in a reaper saves him time, money and dignity, while helping others in the community.
With multi-sector support for climate-sensitive practices, African farmers can boost food security and resilience
Nutrition, health and food security
Conservation agriculture has potential to conserve soils, improve yields and limit environmental impacts.
Breaking Ground: Tek Sapkota finds ways to reduce emissions from agriculture without compromising food security
Climate adaptation and mitigation
He is one of the lead authors of the âSpecial Report on Climate Change and Landâ of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
SACAUâs Majola Mabuza at COP24: How soil can help meet climate targets
Climate adaptation and mitigation
“At the production stage, soils have an important role to play in reducing carbon emissions.”
Farmers cite climate change as biggest challenge, says World Farmers Organization at COP24 talks
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Climate is the most important challenge farmers face, because “theyâre just influenced by it and there is little that they can do,” explains Luisa Volpe of the World Farmers Organization.