CIMMYT delegation explores collaboratives avenues with PAU for agricultural advancement
InnovationsSource: City Air News ()
CIMMYT and Punjab Agricultural University explored collaborative ventures to advance agriculture.
Study links climate change with wheat blast; warns crop yield could drop by 75% in South America, Africa by 2050
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: DownToEarth ()
CIMMYT’s study warns that climate change could cause wheat blast to reduce global wheat yields by 13% by 2050.
Prospect of boosting lentil production bright in Rajshahi region
InnovationsSource: daily observer ()
The collaboration between CIMMYT, RWMRC, and the Krishi Gobeshona Foundation aims to revolutionize lentil production in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Mechanization can transform but scaling is a challenge
Capacity developmentSource: Mexico Business News ()
CIMMYT advances agricultural mechanization to boost smallholder farming, targeting efficiency and inclusivity.
CIMMYT unveils 20 heat-resistant maize hybrids to combat climate change in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT has introduced 20 heat-resistant maize hybrids in South Asia, including Pakistan, to boost resilience against climate change and support smallholder farmers.
Scientists at NaSARRI to develop iron and zinc bio-fortified sorghum
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: Charmar News ()
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.
Will plants ever fertilize themselves?
Capacity developmentSource: The New Yorker ()
Researchers, including Sieg Snapp from CIMMYT, are pioneering crops that fertilize themselves by harnessing atmospheric nitrogen.
Researchers push for adoption of high-yielding millet varieties in Busia
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT and partners are spearheading the adoption of high-yielding millet varieties to boost food security and tackle climate change.
USAid programme equips rural farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Zimbabwe Independent ()
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Wheat blast spread globally under climate change modeled for the first time
Climate adaptation and mitigationClimate change: fungal disease endangers wheat production.
Transforming Agriculture: A Day in Cambodia with Wanjiku Guchu
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT contributes significantly to the global Excellence in Agronomy Initiative, focusing on sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation.
Siman hybrid: revolutionizing maize farming for prosperity in Somalia
InnovationsSource: Satg ()
Filsan and CIMMYT launch Siman, a hybrid maize boosting Somalia’s agriculture and food security.
Padma Shri for Kashi scientist Ravi Prakash Singh
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: The Times of India ()
Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh, associated with CIMMYT, is awarded the Padma Shri.
CRISPR-edited crops break new ground in Africa
Source: nature ()
CIMMYT’s use of CRISPR to enhance maize resistance against diseases represents a pivotal advancement in sustainable agriculture and global food security.