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Press releases

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Over 700,000 people will benefit from the Aguas Firmes project, which will facilitate the adoption of sustainable intensification practices on more than 4,000 hectares, through a partnership with Grupo Modelo and GIZ.

Videos

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Two-wheel tractors have replaced outdated farming tools, helping Ethiopian farmers reduce drudgery, improve productivity and increase their profits.

News

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Molecular breeding experts learn about state-of-the-art data analysis and visualization tools at Wheat Initiative workshops.

News

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National breeding programs prepped to measure – and boost – genetic gains.

Blogs

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This World Soil Day, explore how breeding success is inextricably linked to how we address soil degradation.

News

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New compendium analyzes existing pilot initiatives across different agro-climatic zones in India.

Features

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Researchers take stock of the fertilizer recommendation tools in available in Ethiopia in support of the country’s National Soils Strategy.

Features

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Experts discuss solutions to postharvest losses and how agricultural mechanization can benefit rural women in the Global South.

Features

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Systems agronomist transforms farmers’ livelihoods through improved crop performance and soil health, promoting sustainable techniques that mitigate climate change effects.

In the media

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Source: All Africa (10 Sep 2020)

African Green Revolution Forum panel discussed and policies to encourage small and medium-enterprise (SME) growth.

Features

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CIMMYT scientist applies genomics in maize breeding to achieve higher genetic gains.

Features

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CIMMYT Scaling Advisor emphasizes importance of context and systemic thinking in how we do our research and implement projects.

Features

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Service provider harvest model could create opportunities for young African entrepreneurs while reducing carbon emissions.

Features

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As the current pandemic and restrictions create labor constraints, CIMMYT experts discuss the role scale-appropriate farm machinery can play in addressing them.

Features

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Malawian smallholders tackle challenges together using the farmer field school approach.