A New Wheat Variety to Boost Rainfed Agriculture in Syria
26 August 2024, Syria: In a significant development for Syria’s agricultural sector, the National Committee for New Varieties, chaired by the Minister
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High Temperatures Threaten Apple Orchard Output in Major Growing States: Harvista™ Offers Solution for Growers
24 August 2024, Philadelphia: Apple growers in top-producing states are grappling with the consequences of recent heatwaves. This summer’s record-breaking 100-degree days
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Bridging research and policy: how CIMMYT’s science shapes practice in South Asia
To truly make a difference, research must speak the language of policy. CIMMYT scientists in Bangladesh ensure their work translates
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Deployment of new tools and technologies into the CGIAR-NARS breeding program increases the rate of genetic gain per dollar invested
Innovative tools like molecular breeding, genomic selection, and doubled haploid technology boost genetic gain per dollar, enhancing efficiency in tackling
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How Training Farmers to Produce Improved Seeds helps Mitigating Food Insecurity in the Conflict-Ridden Sudan
Working with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders to reduce the need
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Vestaron Board appoints Juan Estupinan as President and CEO
23 August 2024, North Carolina: The Board of Directors of Vestaron Corporation announced today that Juan Estupinan has been appointed CEO, president
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Singapore President H.E. Tharman Shanmugaratnam visits IRRI HQ, explores R&D prospects
21 August 2024, Laguna: His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the President of the Republic of Singapore visited the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
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Building Climate Resilience in Coastal Bangladesh: the Promise of CS-MAP
16 August 2024, Bangladesh: In the coastal region of Golachipa, Patuakhali, Faruk Mia, a local farmer, voiced a concern shared by many
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Wheat Breeding Strategies for Increased Climate Resilience
CIMMYT and its global partners, including leading institutions in China, conducted groundbreaking research to develop climate-resilient wheat varieties by analyzing
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Reinventing Salt-tolerant Rice Breeding on Ground Zero
14 August 2024, Philippines: Salinity is an agricultural problem that significantly affects rice production and is spreading in fields across the world.
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