The partnership aims to respond quickly to crises while building resilience for the future. CIMMYT and WFP will collaborate to help countries respond to food crises, restore agricultural production, and strengthen farming systems.
The Harvesting the Future Africa Summit emphasized the need for sustained investment in agricultural innovation to bring proven solutions to more farmers, faster. CIMMYT is advancing integrated food systems approaches that connect science to implementation, farmers to markets, and innovation to investment.
The partnership aims to strengthen Uzbekistan's wheat breeding capabilities, introduce elite germplasm, and conduct systematic disease diagnostics to improve crop resilience. The agreement paves the way for the full Advancing Wheat Innovation and Capacity in Uzbekistan program, positioning the country as a leader in Central Asian wheat...
A new wiring diagram illustrates complex interactions between wheat traits to inform breeding decisions and future research. The tool shows connections among traits that may not have been apparent, serving as a decision support tool for crop scientists.
A new study introduces a wild-grass chromosome segment that inhibits nitrification, reducing fertilizer use and nitrous oxide emissions in wheat crops. The technology has the potential to increase yields and grain quality in both well-fertilized and nitrogen-poor soils.
A massive-scale genotyping and diversity analysis of wheat has identified untapped valuable variation for breeding high-yielding, resilient and nutritious varieties. The study found that relatively little of the genetic diversity available in landraces has been used in modern breeding.
Researchers argue that current disjointed approaches may harm strategies to reduce food emissions and safeguard food from climate impacts. A comprehensive approach is needed to track emissions beyond the farm gate and understand how different components work together.
A new study in Science shows that alternative farming practices can boost farmers' profits while reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The Happy Seeder system, which allows for direct seeding of wheat into unplowed soil and shredded rice residues, is a promising solution.
A new research program will accelerate its work to improve African farmers' livelihoods with enhanced, drought-tolerant maize varieties. The initiative aims to reduce the impact of unpredictable rainfall and recurring drought on maize harvests, giving farmers a 25-30% yield boost.
A new form of stem rust, Ug99, has jumped from eastern Africa to Yemen, infecting wheat in the Arabian Peninsula and spreading rapidly. The disease is predicted to reach vast wheat-growing areas of North Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and India.