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Closing the gender leadership gap: The power of women role models
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionBe inspired. Be a catalyst of change. CIMMYT launches Catalysts of Change: Women Leaders in Science series.
‘Africa is a focal point for composite flour research’: 3D-printed crackers from African-grown peas and quinoa nabs Mühlenchemie’s Flour Innovation Award
Capacity developmentSource: Bakery and snacks (20 Jul 2023)
Sidhar Bhavani, senior scientist, head of Rust Pathology and Molecular Genetics at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) enriched the jury of the MC Mühlenchemie’s Composite Flour Awards to mark its 100th anniversary.
Brazil moves towards wheat self-sufficiency and seeks expansion in the global market
Capacity developmentSource: Brazilian Farmers (21 Jul 2023)
Brazil, which ranks among the top wheat importers, is on track to achieve self-sufficiency in wheat production with the succesful implementation of wheat strains from the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT).
Government of Nepal adopts new fertilizer recommendations
Environmental health and biodiversityNepal announces new fertilizer recommendations adapted to local soils for increased crop productivity, income generation, and efficient fertilizer use.
What’s the link between two-wheel tractors and elephants?
InnovationsIn a recent report, CIMMYT scientists examine trade-offs between labor and biodiversity.
Evaluation and Planning Workshop on Transforming Agrifood Systems in South Asia (TAFSSA)
Capacity developmentThrough its work in South Asia, TAFSSA contributes to developing more sustainable and equitable agrifood systems for smallholder farmers in the region.
Forging scaling partnerships in Latin America: Scaling specialists meet to strengthen future collaborations and learn from past experiences
Capacity developmentScaling specialists from around the world met in Texcoco to reflect on their scaling work in Latin America towards sustainable agri-food systems.
Pakistan can be self-sufficient in wheat, says agency
Capacity developmentSource: Dawn ()
CIMMYT efforts are moving Pakistan closer to its goal of improving food and nutrition security through wheat production, with the release of 31 wheat varieties since 2021.
Unveiling the potential of sorghum to shape sustainable agriculture
Environmental health and biodiversitySorghum Conference brought together researchers, scientists and experts from around the world.
Three sisters and 120 sweet potatoes: Mexican farmers embrace Maya traditions
Environmental health and biodiversitySource: The Guardian (10 Jul 2023)
Maíz Criollo Kantunil, a group of farmers and agro-ecologists, has successfully reintroduced three varieties of native maize using seeds supplied by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT).
Hot, dry, windy events on the rise in Kansas wheat fields
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Succesful Farming (11 Jul 2023)
To dive into the challenges posed by climate change, researchers at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, in Sonora, Mexico, are working to develop a range of wheat that can withstand extreme and unpredictable weather conditions.
Country moving forward from wheat importer to self-sufficiency
InnovationsThe release of 31 wheat varieties brings Pakistan closer to self-suffiency in wheat production.
MC Mühlenchemie presents the winners of the first Flour Innovation Award
Capacity developmentSource: Milling and Grain (4 Jul 2023)
International jury of renowned scientists and industry experts evaluate 23 research projects from four continents, awardees hail from South Africa, Ethiopia and Pakista
Scientists Urge Shifting More Nitrogen to Low-Input Farms and Better Use on High-Yield Farms
Environmental health and biodiversitySource: Seed Today (5 Jul 2023)
Integrated management of organic and inorganic nitrogen sources in high- to low-yield cereal production could bring yearly savings in nitrogen fertilizer. “Spatially differentiated nitrogen supply is key in a global food-fertilizer price crisis.”