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Accord of international center and Spanish cooperative seed supplier will bolster farmers’ access to climate-resilient wheat in the Mediterranean Basin
Wheat breeding lines that pass testing under Mediterranean heat and dry conditions are specially suited for rainfed farming around the Basin, including in North Africa.
Prospect of boosting lentil production bright in Rajshahi region
The collaboration between CIMMYT, RWMRC, and the Krishi Gobeshona Foundation aims to revolutionize lentil production in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Scientists at NaSARRI to develop iron and zinc bio-fortified sorghum
CIMMYT, in partnership with NaSARRI and stakeholders, is pioneering a project in Uganda to biofortify sorghum with iron and zinc to reduce malnutrition in East Africa.
CIMMYT joins global efforts to curb greenhouse emissions and strengthen food systems
CIMMYT promoted ways to lessen climate shocks, especially for smallholder farmers who inordinately suffer the effects of climate change, including rising temperatures and extended droughts.
Researchers push for adoption of high-yielding millet varieties in Busia
CIMMYT and partners are spearheading the adoption of high-yielding millet varieties to boost food security and tackle climate change.
Padma Shri for Kashi scientist Ravi Prakash Singh
Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh, associated with CIMMYT, is awarded the Padma Shri.
New wheat varieties lauded for mitigating rust disease, increasing yield in Ethiopia
CIMMYT’s wheat varieties boost Ethiopia’s agriculture by combating rust and increasing yields, significantly enhancing food security.
Tela maize will boost food sufficiency, create wealth in Nigeria – Stakeholders
CIMMYT’s involvement in the TELA Maize Project has been instrumental in the development of new drought-tolerant and pest-resistant maize varieties.
Transforming rural agriculture with improved seed and mechanization
Attended by over 1,300 smallholder farmers, the fourth edition of the CIMMYT seed and mechanization fairs held in Mwenezi and Masvingo districts linked farmers with private sector companies.
CIMMYT-BISA-ICAR partnership brings huge benefits in South Asia
In 2011, CIMMYT and ICAR committed to agricultural development in South Asia with the creation of BISA. Since then, BISA has increased crop yields, developed hardy wheat varieties and championed environmental health.
Strengthening seed systems emphasized to enhance Bhutan’s seed and food security initiatives
The mountainous Himalayan country is facing a reduction in the production of cereals, and an increase in productivity within the limited arable area is needed.
The Landscape of Agricultural Biotechnology
Kevin Pixley explores the impact of genetic engineering on resilient crop varieties
Three new CIMMYT maize hybrids available from Southern Africa Breeding Program
CIMMYT announces three new, improved tropical maize hybrids.
Why we need to go beyond technology
Sylvanus Odjo and Heike Ostermann highlight systemic scaling up of post-harvest technologies.