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

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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.

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For nearly a decade, the CGIAR Research Program on Maize has contributed to resilient, equitable and socially inclusive maize agri-food systems. 2020 proved this work to be more necessary than ever.

Annual reports

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WHEAT supported the release of 63 CGIAR-derived high-yielding and climate-resilient wheat varieties in 2020, boosting farmer resilience and income throughout the wheat-growing world.

Press releases

New leadership will continue to build on scientific excellence on maize and wheat research.

Videos

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CIMMYT and its partners worldwide continue to work on this complex challenge, so millions of smallholder farmers can protect their crops and feed their families.

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Working towards resilience, renewal and transition in our agri-food systems.

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Source: Agroinformación (22 Jun 2021)

At the 8th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture, Martin Kropff argued that “agriculture cannot take a toll on the environment”, praising conservation agriculture for its contribution to building resilience to drought.

Blogs

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CIMMYT’s decision to focus on APR genes versus race-specific genes (R-genes) protects the livelihoods of millions of smallholder wheat farmers throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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Martin Kropff sits down with scientists involved in maize breeding, wheat quality and crop data to discuss their successes and passion behind the work that they do to help CIMMYT and CGIAR reach the Sustainable Development Goals.

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CGIAR centers present methodology for transforming resource-constrained, polluting and vulnerable farming into inclusive, sustainable and resilient food systems that deliver healthy and affordable diets for all within planetary boundaries.

Publications

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Don’t discount the contribution cereals can make to combatting micronutrient malnutrition, say researchers.

Features

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Educator and researcher trains partners from around the world in CIMMYT’s unique wheat improvement course.

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A new study identifies global emissions and mitigation hotspots ripe for more efficient nitrogen use in maize and wheat production.

Features

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CIMMYT scientists use high-powered drones and space satellite imagery to accelerate crop improvement, fight pests and diseases and help farmers make better crop management decisions.