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Climate change: fungal disease endangers wheat production.

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Participatory testing of fall armyworm (FAW) solutions is helping to find eco-friendly and cost-effective integrated pest management (IPM) packages in Kenya.

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Source: The Farming Forum (30 Dec 2022)

Latest progress on fall armyworm prevention and protection show signs of success for smallholders.

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Source: Mongabay (13 Dec 2022)

Temina Lalani-Shariff, Regional Director of South Asia at CGIAR, explains CGIAR is evolving so that it can continue to be the scientific partner of choice for national research institutes and governments.

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Elite wheat lines from the work are being freely shared with partners worldwide.

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Source: Agro News (9 Nov 2022)

Scientists are working to contain the spread of fall armyworm in Kenya with naturally resistant varieties and eco-friendly solutions.

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Experts gathered at the FAO Science and Innovation Forum to drive forward research partnerships to curb crop loss due to pests and diseases through efficient global sharing of data.

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Experts share latest updates, experiences, and ways forward to help farmers battle fall armyworm.

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Insights from the CGIAR Plant Health Initiative reached new audiences at the first ever International Plant Health Conference.

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Achievements and next steps discussed at the review meeting in Nairobi, Kenya.

Videos

tag icon Environmental health and biodiversity

CIMMYT and its partners worldwide continue to work on this complex challenge, so millions of smallholder farmers can protect their crops and feed their families.

Features

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CGIAR webinar examined the technological, sustainability and social implications of integrated approaches.

Features

tag icon Environmental health and biodiversity

Experts and over 900 participants tackled the agricultural, social, and environmental consequences of climate change-driven impacts on plant health.