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Best of 2018: Editors’ picks
Capacity development
In 2018, we published more than 200 stories related to maize and wheat science around the world. Here are some of our favorites.
The saving grace of a hefty investment
Innovations
Young farmer’s investment in a reaper saves him time, money and dignity, while helping others in the community.
With multi-sector support for climate-sensitive practices, African farmers can boost food security and resilience
Nutrition, health and food security
Conservation agriculture has potential to conserve soils, improve yields and limit environmental impacts.
Pakistan wheat seed makeover
Nutrition, health and food security
More productive, resilient varieties for thousands of farmers
Breaking Ground: Tek Sapkota finds ways to reduce emissions from agriculture without compromising food security
Climate adaptation and mitigation
He is one of the lead authors of the “Special Report on Climate Change and Land” of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
SACAU’s Majola Mabuza at COP24: How soil can help meet climate targets
Climate adaptation and mitigation
“At the production stage, soils have an important role to play in reducing carbon emissions.”
Screening cycle for deadly MLN virus set to begin in Kenya during 2019
Nutrition, health and food security
The maize lethal necrosis (MLN) artificial inoculation screening site in Naivasha, Kenya, will begin its phenotyping (screening/ indexing) cycle of 2019 at the beginning of January 2019 and in other four intervals throughout the year. Interested organizations from both the private and public sectors are invited to send maize germplasm for screening.
New publications: Climate change impact and adaptation for wheat protein
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Farmers cite climate change as biggest challenge, says World Farmers Organization at COP24 talks
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Climate is the most important challenge farmers face, because “they’re just influenced by it and there is little that they can do,” explains Luisa Volpe of the World Farmers Organization.
Breeders find strength in diversity at EiB contributor meeting
Innovations
Members tackle challenges and share progress in annual meeting.
International coalition keeps devastating maize disease at bay, but risks still linger
Capacity development
Delegates review the third year’s progress of the MLN Diagnostics and Management Project.
Extension materials on best agronomic practices endorsed by government of Nepal
Capacity development
A wheat self-sufficiency roadmap for Ethiopia’s future
Nutrition, health and food security
Mechanization could boost Ethiopian wheat production and provide youth with new job opportunities.
