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AGRF 2019 discussed digital transformation as key driver of sustainable food systems in Africa.

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At the Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue in Rwanda, experts and policymakers analyzed ways to address the continent’s food security crisis in the face of climate change.

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CIMMYT entomologist strengthens native resistance in maize against fall armyworm and equips farmers with pest control measures.

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Halfway into Nepal’s 12-year plan to boost seed systems, partners review progress and plan the best way to meet targets.

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WHEAT media sponsorship connects scientists and reporters at International Wheat Congress.

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International gathering highlights cutting edge efforts to improve yields, nutrition, and climate change resilience of a globally vital staple food.

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In demonstration plots in Kenya, smallholder farmers evaluate and rank maize varieties according to their preferred traits — a feedback that is crucial to CIMMYT’s maize breeding work.

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The Nepal Seed and Fertilizer (NSAF) project is expanding its support to include finance, working with commercial banks to develop and expand access to innovative financial products for seed companies.

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Mutenje opens dialogue with farmers to design new interventions that target farmers’ needs and achieve positive impact.

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In Bangladesh, a newly available device takes the hassle out of starting the engine of two-wheel tractors, particularly for women entrepreneurs.

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Farmers boost their climate resilience and make money as they phase out a 25-year-old maize variety and replace it with drought-tolerant BH661 seeds.

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ProMaĂ­z Nativo will promote small-scale landrace maize farmers through certification and fair market access.

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Policies and technologies key to sustainable development in India’s breadbasket.

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Multispectral and thermal images taken by cameras on unmanned aerial vehicles are helping researchers to monitor the resistance of maize to tar spot complex and other foliar diseases.

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An economist, an agronomist and a plant biologist discuss how to mix markets, research and nutrition for optimal health and sustainability.