Blogs
Planting the seed of agricultural innovation in Africa
Innovations
We have seen an increased use of improved seed, appropriate technologies and agricultural machinery, all adapted to the specific needs of African farmers. It’s time to take this progress even further.
CIMMYT recognized for support in restoring Guatemalan seed systems after hurricane
Nutrition, health and food security
The seed varieties stored in the CIMMYT germplasm bank were of vital importance in efforts to restore food security in the aftermath of Hurricane Stan.
New publications: Germplasm bank accessions add value to elite wheat lines
Nutrition, health and food security
For the first time ever, a research team of more than 40 scientists has genetically characterized values of exotics in hexaploid wheat.
Forecast drought: ED engages experts
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT’s director general Martin Kropff met with the president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Suitcase-sized lab speeds up wheat rust diagnosis
Innovations
MARPLE (Mobile And Real-time PLant disEase) is a portable testing lab which could help speed-up the identification of devastating wheat rust diseases in Africa.
Towards more sustainable food systems through a landscape lens
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Participants in GLF Nairobi 2018 called for concrete collective action to restore degraded landscapes.
CIMMYT collaborator wins Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application
Nutrition, health and food security
Matthew Rouse, a researcher with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is being recognized for his work to contain and reduce the impact of Ug99.
New publications: Toxin-producing fungal strains can now be detected in maize field soils with a new technique
Environmental health and biodiversity
How to identify and scout for fall armyworm
Capacity development
A new 3-D animation video published yesterday shows farmers how to scout for and identify the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda).
Fall armyworm reported in India: battle against the pest extends now to Asia
Nutrition, health and food security
The voracious and devastating pest has the potential to spread quickly not only within India, but also to other neighboring countries in Asia.
African youth find entrepreneurial opportunity in agricultural mechanization
Capacity development
An increasing number of youth across eastern and southern Africa are creating a stable living as entrepreneurs in agricultural mechanization service provision.