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Breaking Ground: Pieter Rutsaert looks to better marketing for faster adoption of climate-smart maize in Africa
Nutrition, health and food securityMarkets and value chains expert studies seed demand and distribution, with the aim to help agro-dealers and seed businesses better market improved seed.
CIMMYT is ready to support Ethiopiaās move toward ā and beyond ā wheat self-sufficiency
Nutrition, health and food securityMeeting with Ethiopian researchers and policymakers outlines path forward for cooperation.
Seeds of hope
InnovationsStress-tolerant maize varieties are transforming lives in northern Uganda.
Fight against fall armyworm in Asia benefits from experience in other regions
Capacity developmentScientists mobilize African and Latin American knowledge to protect Asiaās maize.
What it takes to bring the best seed to farmers
Capacity developmentCIMMYTās board witnesses the results of impactful research and market partnerships in Kenya.
Breaking Ground: Velu Govindan is mainstreaming zinc to combat hidden hunger
InnovationsCIMMYT wheat breeder supports smallholder farmers without access to a diversified diet by improving nutritional quality in wheat.
Climate, nutrition and security challenges require global food system transformation
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe 2019 Borlaug Dialogue explored solutions to feed the planet sustainably in the face of conflict and climate change.
Blue maize is all the rage, but are consumers willing to pay?
Environmental health and biodiversityStudy gives insight into Mexican consumersā preferences and demand for blue maize tortillas.
The cereals imperative of future food systems
Nutrition, health and food securityThe world urgently needs a transformation of the global food system, leading to healthier diets for all and a drastic reduction in agricultureās environmental impact. The major cereal grains must play a central role in this new revolution for the benefit of the worldās poorest people.
Ten things you should know about maize and wheat
Nutrition, health and food securityCan you imagine a world without maize and wheat? We canāt!
Highlighting innovation in Latin American maize agri-food systems
Climate adaptation and mitigationMaize experts, as well as scientists from other key crops, from around the world came together to discuss these challenges and how to solve them at the 23rd Latin American Maize Reunion and 4th Seed Congress, held October 7-10 in Monteria, Colombia.
Pulses, cobs and a healthy soil prove the success of a rural innovator
Climate adaptation and mitigationLong-term research on climate-smart agriculture in Malawi has improved the productivity, resilience and prospects of Mary Twaya, a single mother of three.
Winners of 2019 MAIZE Youth Innovators Awards – Latin America announced
Capacity developmentSeven young farmers, researchers and activists are advancing change, innovation and research in their communities.
Saving the giant
Nutrition, health and food securityCIMMYT scientists engage to preserve the Jala maize landrace, famous for producing the longest maize ears in the world.
Breaking Ground: P.H. Zaidi helps Asian farmers get healthy harvests despite climate variability
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT maize physiologist supports development of new climate-resilient maize varieties that help resource-poor Asian farmers protect their food and income security.