CGIAR
Digital nutrient management tool reduces emissions, improves crop yields and boosts farmers’ profits
Climate adaptation and mitigationNew research shows that the Nutrient Expert decision tool is better for farmers’ fields, extension services and the environment.
Honoring the life and legacy of Byrd C. Curtis
Nutrition, health and food securityFormer director of the Global Wheat Program positioned CIMMYT as the leading international research-for-development and breeding organization for wheat.
Unleashing the potential of plant health
Climate adaptation and mitigationWebinar series from CGIAR examines the components of the crop supply chain, as part of the International Year of Plant Health.
Taking stock of value chain development
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionAssessing the approach’s potential and limitations for strengthening the livelihoods of the rural poor, a new book draws conclusions applicable across the development field.
Announcing CIMMYT-derived fall armyworm tolerant elite maize hybrids for eastern and southern Africa
Environmental health and biodiversityBreakthrough comes after three years of intensive research and trials conducted in Kenya — and during the United Nations International Year of Plant Health — and represents a significant advance in the global fight against fall armyworm.
An aspiration for entrepreneurship
Capacity developmentCSISA initiatives support smallholder farmers in India to become successful entrepreneurs.
Delivering improved maize seed against all odds
Climate adaptation and mitigationUgandan seed enterprise showcases the performance of stress-resilient maize varieties and engages agro-dealers as last mile seed merchants.
Solving South Asia’s sustainability issues will require a systems approach to crop management
Climate adaptation and mitigationNew research shows that a portfolio of crop management practices can boost productivity while minimizing harm to the environment.
Shining a brighter light on adoption and diffusion
Nutrition, health and food securityImproved maize varieties among top three CGIAR innovations adopted by up to 11 million households in Ethiopia, independent study shows.
Improved metrics for better decisions
Capacity developmentNational breeding programs prepped to measure – and boost – genetic gains.
Best of 2020: Editors’ picks
InnovationsThis year, we published more than 250 stories related to maize and wheat science around the world. Here are some of our favorites.
Best of 2020: Our favorite videos
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Digital groundwater monitoring
InnovationsNew pilot in Nepal kicks off with a multi-stakeholder dialogue.
Crop breeding and soil management must go hand in hand
Environmental health and biodiversityThis World Soil Day, explore how breeding success is inextricably linked to how we address soil degradation.
Building networks and capacity
Capacity developmentAGG partners meet to launch regional networks for eastern and southern Africa and assess capacity development needs.