A pledge of $10,000 by international plant breeding company KWS has given a big boost to an online crowdfunding initiative aiming to help maintain the world’s largest maize and wheat germplasm bank.

Data and predictive analytics can help seeds reach their full yield by providing farmers with information and management advice, said DuPont Pioneer President Peter Shickler.

CIMMYT has been selected by the European Space Agency to have access to the pilot version of the Sen2-Agri processing system and receive training on its use.

Sustainable agricultural practices are key to feeding the global population in the face of climate change said Environmentalist Mark Lynas.

Leading nutritionist sets out to educate the general public on the benefits of genetically modified crops.

State-of-art research facilities leap Africa’s Agricultural potential through modern research.

Increasing public understanding and creating supportive policies key recommendations at a session on boosting Africa’s use of biotechnology.

Since 2004, conservation agriculture has helped farmers in southern Africa maintain and boost yields, protect the environment and increase profits.

Nearly 150 scientists, researchers and extension agents attended a field training on conservation agriculture and mechanization for sustainable intensification.

CIMMYT is expanding conservation agricultural practices aimed at enhancing the productivity of labor, land and capital in China’s Sichuan Province.