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“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...

Press Release: “Historic” release of six improved wheat varieties in Nepal

Written on December 11, 2020.

Six new varieties to boost resilient production and nutrition in Nepal.

“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.

News from Accelerating Genetic Gains (AGG) project

Written on December 2, 2020.

AGG has just published its second, quarterly newsletter, where early success stories of the most ambitious maize and wheat project led by CIMMYT have been curated.

“CIMMYT is at my heart”

Written on November 26, 2020.

Global Wheat Program director Hans Braun retires, leaving behind a legacy of strong leadership and wheat for millions.

Press release: Landmark study generates genomic atlas for global wheat improvement

Written on November 25, 2020.

CIMMYT contributes to sequencing genomes of 15 wheat varieties

CIMMYT wheat research recognized for impact through highly-cited papers

Written on November 19, 2020.

Three of CIMMYT's wheat scientists are 2020 Highly Cited Researchers

Wheat around the World: Celebrating International Whole Grain Day

Written on November 19, 2020.

CIMMYT has put together a tasting platter of our best work on whole grains—from explainers and research highlights to a crowd-sourced cookbook.

Constantly vigilant: Q&A with rust disease scientist Sridhar Bhavani

Written on November 13, 2020.

We caught up with CIMMYT Scientist Sridhar Bhavani, who has been fighting the spread of deadly wheat rusts for over 15 years.

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