In the media
Wheat cultivation in Africa at risk of fungal disease
Source: The Herald ()
A study warns that the wheat blast fungus could threaten 75% of Africa’s wheat, with CIMMYT aiding in mitigation efforts.
Transforming Agriculture Together: Insights from the Ukama Ustawi Share Fair
Source: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT showcased sustainable agriculture at the Ukama Ustawi Share Fair to enhance resilience and farmer livelihoods.
Over 5,000 Busia farmers to benefit from Kalro certified millet seed
Source: The Star ()
Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat – part 2
Source: Seed Quest ()
CIMMYT and partners are developing heat-tolerant wheat varieties using advanced technologies.
Malawi faces a food crisis: why plans to avert hunger aren’t realistic and what can be done
Source: EconoTimes ()
CIMMYT experts, including Mazvita Chiduwa, stress that importing food is the only solution to prevent hunger in Malawi due to severe drought.
Agricultural stakeholders devise means to tame effects of soil acidity
Source: Daily News ()
Agricultural stakeholders in Tanzania, including CIMMYT, are launching a project to combat soil acidity and boost crop yields.
US$2M poultry project targets youth, women farmers in Dodoma
Source: Food Business Africa ()
ILRI, TALIRI, and CIMMYT, funded by USAID, launch AID-L to boost poultry farming in Dodoma, Tanzania.
Rebel Seeds’ Borlaug gets Hard wheat classification
Source: Grain Central ()
Borlaug 100’s Australian Hard classification underscores CIMMYT’s role in developing resilient, high-yielding wheat varieties.
Enhanced radiation use efficiency and grain filling rate as the main drivers of grain yield genetic gains in the CIMMYT elite spring wheat yield trial
CIMMYT’s Wheat Breeding Program boosted grain yield by 0.96% annually at the Norman E. Borlaug Research Station in Mexico, showing global success and potential for further improvement.
New High-Yield Corn Variety Boosts Agricultural Productivity in Peru
Source: Nutri News ()
The new INIA 608 – ALLIMASARA corn variety in Peru boosts agricultural yields and sustainability through CIMMYT and INIA’s collaboration.
Kenyan researchers release armyworm-resistant maize seeds
Source: Milling Middle East & Africa ()
KALRO, supported by CIMMYT, has developed armyworm-resistant maize to enhance food security in Kenya.
Ghana hosts West African consultative meeting to transform dryland agriculture
Source: Ghana News Agency ()
The conference focused on enhancing yields of key cereals like sorghum and millet through innovation.
Responsible sourcing: how farmers, companies work together
Source: Mexico Business News ()
Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat
Source: Ground Cover ()
Mexico safeguards agriculture against invasive pests, diseases
Mexico, with CIMMYT, blocked 1,463 risky shipments, protecting against 258 pests and highlighting climate change’s food security impact.