India
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Improved genetic analysis offers faster, more precise results to crop breeders
Innovations
Researchers improve global collaboration on harnessing genes in breeding that can help the crop withstand the effects of climate change.
Conference highlights urgent need to harness genetic resources for future food security
Innovations
The International Agrobiodiversity Congress provides a platform for farmers, scientists, policymakers and industry leaders to share their experiences in agrobiodiversity management and genetic resource conservation.
Empowering women to eliminate residue burning for better human and soil health
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
A leading NGO is working together with CIMMYT in India to generate awareness among women about climate-smart practices.
A leading NGO joins hands with CIMMYT-CCAFS to empower women farmers
Capacity development
NGO partnership brings new capacity building opportunities.
Heat-tolerant maize offers new opportunities to rice farmers in South India
Capacity development
Maize has emerged as a preferred choice for farmers in Karnataka, India.
CIMMYT Maize hybrids ranked first and third in nation-wide trials in India
Nutrition, health and food security
Two hybrids from CIMMYT developed under the Heat Tolerant Maize for Asia (HTMA) project were ranked first and third during the 2015 All-India Coordinated Maize Program trials.
Launch of new geo-informatics tool
CIMMYT has launched the beta version of a geo-informatics technology that will help scientists forecast crop yields and identify other benefits to farmers.
Sustainable agriculture takes root in Karnataka, India
Capacity development
Nearly 150 scientists, researchers and extension agents attended a field training on conservation agriculture and mechanization for sustainable intensification.
Harnessing partnerships to build maize seed production and businesses in South Asia
Capacity development
A training course on maize seed production and seed business management was held from 28-30 March, 2016
Afghan and Indian researchers collaborate to combat wheat rust disease
Capacity development
Afghan and Indian researchers are collaborating to combat the wheat rust disease Karnal bunt.
Bayer collaboration promises new innovations for South Asia farms
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT and Bayer’s Crop Science team are looking for practical solutions to future climate-change related challenges in South Asian agriculture.
Award recognizes agronomist Ram Malik for successes in India’s rice-wheat systems
Nutrition, health and food security
Ram Kanwar Malik recognized for 30 years of improving India’s rice-wheat systems.
National fair highlights agricultural developments in India
Capacity development
Thousands attend India’s national agricultural fair to discover the latest crop varieties and technological advancements in the country.
Tackling challenges to cereal production through cross-crop collaborations
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Cropping systems can become more resilient in the face of climate change through better coordination and standardization.
Combating malnutrition: a new zinc-rich variety of wheat
Nutrition, health and food security
New high-zinc varieties of wheat can help improve diets in some parts of India, scientists V.K. Mishra, Ramash Chand and Arun Joshi write in The Indian Express newspaper.
