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A day in the life of a farmer in India’s Odisha state, part of  tribal community that has long lived off the land. 

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CIMMYT is offering a new set of improved maize hybrids to partners, to scale up production for farmers in the region.

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Review proposes ways to accelerate climate resilience of staple crops, by integrating proven breeding methods with cutting-edge technologies.

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Researchers point out the future of the disease, the ways to manage it and prevent it from spreading — within and across continents.

Publications

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Results of an 8-year study show that weed density and diversity are greatly reduced when zero-tillage, drip-irrigation, and new crops are introduced to rice-wheat systems.

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CIMMYT and CGIAR contributions to the SDGs highlighted in new campaign.

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CIMMYT, USAID and partners announce the publication of a guide for integrated pest management of fall armyworm in Asia.

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Researchers found that prediction performance was highest using a multi-trait model.

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A new initiative will monitor groundwater and will provide a framework for sustainable irrigation practices.

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Every year, thousands of wheat lines are analyzed in detail in the CIMMYT Wheat Quality laboratory to determine the nutritional, processing and end-use quality of the grain.

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Publication reviews the history of CGIAR maize research from 1970 to 2020.

Press releases

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Scientists used a wild grass trait that inhibits soil microbes from producing environmentally-harmful nitrogen compounds. Widespread use of the new technology could lower global use of fertilizers for wheat crops.

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CIMMYT is offering a new set of improved maize hybrids to partners, to scale up production for farmers in these areas.

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New CIMMYT brochure highlights value of maize and wheat science to battle rising undernourishment.

Blogs

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Understanding the relationship between climate change and plant health is key to conserving biodiversity and boosting food production today and for future generations.