10 Lessons from WHEAT in 2020 Written on December 16, 2020. Check out 10 major WHEAT take-aways from 2020. Happy Holidays! Continue reading
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. Continue reading
“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. Continue reading
A “track record of delivering local solutions with a global perspective:” Review confirms impact and importance of WHEAT research Written on September 17, 2020. External review confirms the impact and achievements of WHEAT and its vital partnerships. Continue reading
Insect resistance workshop focuses on legacy, importance of collaboration Written on March 12, 2020. Scientific community presses for collaboration and funding to develop alternatives to pesticides Continue reading
Bottlenecks between basic and applied plant science jeopardize life-saving crop improvements Written on September 3, 2019. Researchers and funders with a visionary approach are needed to translate plant research into impact in the fields. 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
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
Modern wheat breeding benefits high- and low-input farmers, study shows Written on June 27, 2019. Findings validate modern breeding but we must remain open to new ideas, say CIMMYT scientists. Continue reading
A wheat self-sufficiency roadmap for Ethiopia’s future Written on December 6, 2018. Global conference sets the country's path to sustainable, higher production. Continue reading