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Digital nutrient management tool reduces emissions, improves crop yields and boosts farmers’ profits

Written on January 18, 2021.

New research shows that the Nutrient Expert decision tool is better for farmers' fields, extension services and the environment.

Honoring the life and legacy of former wheat director Byrd C. Curtis

Written on January 12, 2021.

CIMMYT sadly notes the passing of Byrd C. Curtis, former Director of the Global Wheat Program, on January 7. He was 95 years old.

FFAR Grant Develops Climate-Resilient Wheat

Written on January 11, 2021.

A $5 million grant has been awarded to the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) to develop climate-resilient wheat.

International Wheat Yield Partnership releases annual report 2019-2020

Written on January 6, 2021.

Exciting results continue to emerge from IWYP's Science Program, including the discovery of new sources of enhanced traits, molecular genetic markers and tools to measure phenotypes...

Solving South Asia’s sustainability issues will require a systems approach to crop management

Written on January 4, 2021.

New research shows that a portfolio of crop management practices can boost productivity while minimizing harm to the environment.

10 Lessons from WHEAT in 2020

Written on December 16, 2020.

Check out 10 major WHEAT take-aways from 2020. Happy Holidays!

Agriculture for Peace: A call to action to avert a global food crisis

Written on December 15, 2020.

CIMMYT, the Government of Mexico and the Nobel Peace Center celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize.

“Happy Seeder” saves farmers money over burning straw, new study in India shows

Written on December 15, 2020.

Authors conclude that no-till, no-burn practices can cut severe pollution in northern India and that they merit strong policy support, including enforcement of bans on burning s...

“Let there be food to eat”

Written on December 10, 2020.

Longtime CIMMYT collaborator Ruth Wanyera nears retirement from an honorable and decorated career in wheat research.

World Soil Day Special: Too much or never enough

Written on December 4, 2020.

Don’t underestimate the crucial role nitrogen plays in cereal-based agroecosystems and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

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