Publications
New publications: Breeders can benefit much more from phenotyping tools
InnovationsResearchers discuss how phenotyping can assist breeding and make the case for investing in new methodologies.
New publication: Scaling agricultural mechanization services in smallholder farming systems
InnovationsStudy shows service provider models in Africa, Latin America and South Asia increase smallholder access to agricultural machinery, but can remain dependent on projects to tackle major bottlenecks for scaling.
New publications: Optimum nitrogen fertilizer rates for rice and wheat in the Indo-Gangetic Plains of India
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe results of the study will allow farmers to get the best crop yields while saving money and reducing harmful nitrous oxide emissions.
New publications: Durum wheat selection under zero tillage increases early vigor and is neutral to yield
InnovationsResearchers demonstrate that CIMMYT’s durum wheat lines can be grown, bred, and selected under zero tillage or conventional tillage conditions without negatively affecting yield.
Policy brief highlights opportunities to promote balanced nutrient management in South Asia
Environmental health and biodiversityCSISA publishes policy and research note on how to develop balanced nutrient management innovations in the region.
New publications: Understanding changes in farming systems to propose adapted solutions
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionResearchers identify national policies, climate and soil fertility changes, population increase, and urban expansion as the major drivers of farming systems change in the Hawassa area of Ethiopia.
New publications: Special collection on wheat genetics and breeding
Nutrition, health and food securityResearchers present highlights from 40 years of collaboration on wheat genomics, breeding for disease resistance and quality improvement.
New publications: Do market shocks generate gender-differentiated impacts?
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionNew study provides recommendations to help female-headed households cope with market volatility.
New publications: Exploring how women seize control of wheat–maize technologies in Bangladesh
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionAn agricultural organization led by indigenous Santal women is also benefiting low-income Muslim women.
New publications: A study of water markets in Bangladesh
InnovationsResearchers analyze irrigation service providers to understand how different business models and pump types affect pricing and water conservation.
New publications: Shifting the mindset from “reaching many” to sustainable change
InnovationsPaper describes mindset and skills required to go from pilot project to sustainable systemic change at scale.
New publications: Agro-ecological options for fall armyworm management
InnovationsResearchers suggest agro-ecological approaches be promoted as a core component of integrated pest management programs.
New publications: Small businesses, potentially large impacts
InnovationsThe role of fertilizer traders as agricultural extension agents in Bangladesh.
New publications: Biofortification of maize with provitamin A can reduce aflatoxin load
Nutrition, health and food securityThis research is especially significant for countries where the health burdens of exposure to aflatoxin and prevalence of vitamin A deficiency converge with high rates of maize consumption.
New publications: Identifying common genetic bases for yield, biomass and radiation use efficiency in spring wheat
InnovationsThe study opens the door for a series of important biological questions about the role of RUE in yield potential and in the ability to increase grain biomass.