First cohort of Arab Women Leaders in Agriculture graduates Written on March 9, 2020. Regional fellowship promotes evidence-based, gender-inclusive food security solutions. Continue reading
Q&A: Wheat breeding experts help CIMMYT reach ambitious improvement goals Written on February 10, 2020. Global experts discuss significance of CIMMYT's wheat breeding program & the challenge of leaving "comfort zone" Continue reading
CIMMYT scientists join fellow experts in San Diego for world’s largest plant and animal genomics conference Written on January 16, 2020. CIMMYT scientists highlight their work translating the latest molecular research developments into wheat and maize breeding solutions at this year's PAG conference Continue reading
New international partnership to identify and develop resistance to dangerous wheat disease Written on January 9, 2020. China-based CIMMYT-JAAS screening station aims for global impact in the fight against deadly Fusarium head blight Continue reading
7th International Cereal Nematodes Symposium at New Delhi, India to combat nematode problems in cereal crops Written on December 6, 2019. The symposium gathers scientists from around the world to share their findings and strategies to combat cereal nematodes Continue reading
Experts gather in Turkey to share findings on the diversity and health benefits of wheat Written on October 25, 2019. Highlights from the International Conference on Wheat Diversity and Human Health which took place in Istanbul this week Continue reading
Global group of journalists find wheat research, comradery in Canada Written on August 15, 2019. International journalists sponsored by the CGIAR Research Program for Wheat gathered in Canada for training and networking. Continue reading
Warmer night temperatures reduce wheat yields in Mexico, scientists say Written on August 9, 2019. International gathering highlights cutting edge efforts to improve yields, nutrition, and climate change resilience of a globally vital staple food Continue reading
Wheat expert calls for global unity to avert future hunger crises Written on July 31, 2019. A patchwork of legal restrictions threatens humanity’s ability to feed a growing global population. Continue reading
Top scientists from CGIAR to present latest research at International Wheat Congress in Canada Written on July 18, 2019. More than 800 global experts will gather in Saskatoon to strategize on ways to meet projected nutritional needs of 60% more people by 2050. Continue reading