Wheat

Publications

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Genetic gain for yield in CIMMYT varieties distributed in Afghanistan shows an increase over a 14-year period.

In the media

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Source: Eastern Daily Press (15 Oct 2022)

A tiered approach is needed to tackle food crises and wheat shortages triggered by the Ukraine-Russia crisis.

Videos

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The CIMMYT–China collaboration over four decades has added some 10.7 million additional tons of wheat to China’s national wheat output.

Features

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CIMMYT’s agrifood systems research looks at how to better connect farmers to consumers in a sustainable way, allowing for higher benefits from farming and increased access to nutritious cereal-based food for consumers.

News

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Wheat experts gather at the Second International Wheat Congress to discuss resilience and sustainability, aiming to increase collaboration in the advancement of the crop.

Press releases

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The results of the Plan MaĂ­z initiative were presented and, looking ahead, one of the goals is to ensure that 20% of the maize and wheat from this project is sourced through regenerative agriculture practices by 2025 and 50% by 2030.

News

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CIMMYT presents data to Tropentag on potential benefits of women participation in household decisions on crop farming and variety selection.

News

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CIMMYT discovers and validates new science, translates it into innovations, and scales them up for farmers and society.

Features

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Through the CSISA project, CIMMYT is helping female farmers in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal to receive the recognition and opportunities they deserve.

Publications

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Male and female farmers in Ethiopia and India face different challenges to accessing new wheat varieties, discovers CIMMYT researchers.

Publications

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Using technology often overlooked for analyzing genome qualities, scientists discover wheat landraces with resistance to the impacts of climate change.

In the media

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Source: CGTN (4 Oct 2022)

Climate change, particularly rising temperatures, are impacting on wheat yields. CIMMYT is working to develop new varieties with tolerance to the effects of climate change.

Features

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Senior government representatives from across South Asia join forces to consolidate food security in the region.

Features

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Zone-specific recommendations provide Afghan farmers with the best practices in wheat production for their region.

Publications

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New issue spotlights importance of gender inclusive approach to agricultural research for development.