Year: 2017

Publications

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A new study shows how wheat breeders can more efficiently increase yield and improve their selections by using modern genetic tools.

News

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As Bangladesh faces an extensive drought for the second year in a row, partnerships are working to strengthen drought monitoring programs to help farmers.

News

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“Innovation” may be just another development buzzword, but adopting the principles behind it is crucial if organizations hope to attract funding and achieve lasting impact.

News

tag icon Nutrition, health and food security

Living near forests can help locals increase their dietary diversity, and combat hidden hunger.

News

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India is one of the world’s largest contributors to global warming, but simple changes in farm management can drastically cut emissions while meeting food demand.

News

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The Government of Nepal recently endorsed a new twenty-year agriculture development strategy that charts a progressive course of action to revitalize agriculture as an engine for economic growth and domestic food security.

News

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The fall armyworm has since caused significant damage on over 280,000 hectares of maize in Africa since 2015. Zimbabwe established a fall armyworm working group in July this year to bring all stakeholders together and find solutions to manage the impacts of the pest in the country.

News

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Agronomy experts from across Pakistan gathered earlier this month to discuss progress in Pakistan since 2014 under the USAID funded Agricultural Innovation Program.

News

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CSISA partnership with a young entrepreneur in Nepal helps keep other youths involved in Agriculture.

News

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Two Borlaug-Ruan interns at CIMMYT share their opinions about battling food insecurity.

News

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A recently held traveling seminar brought together private and public seed partners in Pakistan to enhance maize production and productivity in order to meet current demand and plan for future needs.

Features

tag icon Nutrition, health and food security

Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease is putting maize production at risk in eastern Africa, escalating food insecurity in the region.