Press releases
50-year anniversary of Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize
Nutrition, health and food securityA special event will make a global call to action: to develop a transformational response of agriculture for peace.
Landmark study generates genomic atlas for global wheat improvement
InnovationsCIMMYT contributes to sequencing genomes of 15 wheat varieties around the world.
Rust-resistant bread wheat varieties widely adopted in Ethiopia
Nutrition, health and food securityStudy shows investments and innovative policy decisions are increasing farmer incomes and national wheat productivity, with varieties originating from CIMMYT making a significant contribution.
Against the grain: New paper reveals the overlooked health benefits of maize and wheat
Nutrition, health and food securityCereals offer greater health and nutrition benefits than commonly acknowledged, despite often being considered ‘nutrient-poor’, say scientists.
Wheat blast has made the intercontinental jump to Africa
Nutrition, health and food securityResearchers in Zambia confirm the arrival of this devastating fungal disease to the African continent.
CIMMYT and IITA collaborate to increase adoption of conservation agriculture in southern Africa
InnovationsNew project will research and promote the adoption of sustainable farming method and practices.
Massive-scale genomic study reveals wheat diversity for crop improvement
Environmental health and biodiversityA team of scientists has completed one of the largest genetic analyses ever done of any agricultural crop to find desirable traits in wheat’s extensive and unexplored diversity.
Excellence in Agronomy 2030 initiative to launch at African Green Revolution Forum
Climate adaptation and mitigationCGIAR centers join efforts on agronomy research and innovation initiative to support agricultural productivity growth in the global South.
New fall armyworm portal launched to help facilitate greater research collaboration
Nutrition, health and food securityPortal will encourage rapid, iterative experimentation and global teamwork to address spread and impact of the invasive crop pest.
Interdrought 2020 congress proceedings now online
Climate adaptation and mitigationPresentations, abstracts and posters of major conference about agricultural production in water-limited environments are available for free.
Ethiopian wheat farmers adopt quality seed and a vision for a more profitable future
Nutrition, health and food securityPublication analyzes success factors of Wheat Seed Scaling project, which has benefited more than 131,000 rural households in Ethiopia.
Conservation agriculture key in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals
Climate adaptation and mitigationNew analysis shows benefits of conservation agriculture to crop performance, water efficiency and climate action in South Asia.
Include small indigenous production systems to improve rural livelihoods
Nutrition, health and food securityNew research recommends targeted assistance and engagement with small farmers in rural Guatemala to improve livelihoods and reduce migration pressures.
New international partnership to identify and develop resistance to dangerous wheat disease
Nutrition, health and food securityChina-based CIMMYT-JAAS screening station aims for global impact in the fight against deadly Fusarium head blight.
Healthy diets feature both whole- and refined-grain foods, new study shows
Nutrition, health and food securityReview indicates positive health impacts from diverse diets that include not more than 50% carbohydrates and the right mix of grain-based foods.