Sustainable agrifood systems
BISA and PAU awarded for collaborative work on residue management
Climate adaptation and mitigationJoint team recognized for their work on rice residue management using the Super Straw Management System, or Super SMS.
Scaling to new heights in agriculture
Capacity developmentProjects are looking at scaling strategies to go beyond the numbers reached within a project and include sustainability and transformation.
City dwellers in Africa and Asia increasingly choose wheat, research shows
Nutrition, health and food securityThe developing world’s appetite for wheat is growing swiftly, driven in part by rising incomes, rapid urbanization and the expansion of families where both spouses work outside the house.
New publications: Role of Modelling in International Crop Research
InnovationsResource-poor farmers worldwide stand to gain from developments in the field of crop modelling.
The itsy bitsy spider can make a big impact in agriculture
Environmental health and biodiversityA new study explores how conservation agriculture in southern Africa supports spider populations and diversity, which could help mitigate pest damage.
Reducing high yield gaps with decision-support apps
InnovationsTrials of the Nutrient Expert app showed improved yields, fertilizer-use efficiency and increased profits for farmers.
CIMMYT celebrates AWARD’s ten years empowering African women in agricultural research
Capacity developmentThe AWARD program advocates for a more gender-responsive agricultural research ecosystem.
Finding the story behind weeds
InnovationsResearchers use the Photovoice methodology to better understand weed management practices.
Cobs & Spikes podcast: Hello Tractor and agricultural innovation
InnovationsDubbed the “Uber for the farm”, Hello Tractor’s app easily allows tractor owners to rent their machinery to farmers and to improve business and operations.
Visiting researcher from Malaysia studies growing importance of maize and wheat in the country
Capacity developmentFazleen Abdul Fatah notes that few studies document shifts between cereals.
Experts identify policy gaps in fertilizer application in India
InnovationsA dialogue in New Delhi facilitated discussion on innovations for promoting balanced application of macro and micro nutrient fertilizers in Indian agriculture.
Best of 2018: Editors’ picks
Capacity developmentIn 2018, we published more than 200 stories related to maize and wheat science around the world. Here are some of our favorites.
The saving grace of a hefty investment
InnovationsYoung farmer’s investment in a reaper saves him time, money and dignity, while helping others in the community.
With multi-sector support for climate-sensitive practices, African farmers can boost food security and resilience
Nutrition, health and food securityConservation agriculture has potential to conserve soils, improve yields and limit environmental impacts.
Breaking Ground: Tek Sapkota finds ways to reduce emissions from agriculture without compromising food security
Climate adaptation and mitigationHe is one of the lead authors of the “Special Report on Climate Change and Land” of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).