In a speech to , referenced
and 's work with , including recent discussions with Prasanna Boddupalli about agricultural #innovation.
Watch Gates' speech below or watch the full webinar here: facebook.com/Africacom/vide
CIMMYT
@CIMMYT
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is the global leader in publicly-funded maize and wheat research and related farming systems.
CIMMYT’s Tweets
#HappeningNow short technical training for (Kulumesa & Melekassa) staffs on the newly imported #Jumil direct maize planer.
#Ethiopia Addis Abeba #Mechanization #Conservation #Aagriculture
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Smell the planting rains? They are here! Mixed Farming Systems SI in Malawi #Solidaridad and EiA thank you for improved soybeans! Just in time! and farmers of Malawi we are with you! #scalingagronomy
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Scaling should be more than just diffusion. Learn about the three dimensions of scaling in the case of #Guanajato
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Top story: : 'Dr.Kevin Pixley, Deputy Director General Research, Breeding and Genetics presented the challenges and opportunities of Genome Editing during the STAK Congress Expo & Mazao Forum 2022.@… , see more tweetedtimes.com/v/11312?s=tnp
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In Latin America, teams belonging to , , and , provide climate information services that increase drought tolerance and mitigate risk.
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In pursuit of equality for female plant breeders: new Women in Crop Science paper Findings from interviews with female plant breeders led by Ana Paolo Vallades & participants at 2022 Basic Wheat Improvement Course doi.org/10.5281/zenodo
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Real pleasure visiting Sri Man Mohan Singh, who supported zero-tillage research in SA. From inverted-T planters to pneumatic planters. #RWC . Remembering gurus Govindra S, Raj Gupta and Ken Sayer
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#UkamaUstawi #FoodSystemsAccelerator Call for Applications is now open!
Submit any questions by 6 December and apply by 22 December 11:59pm CAT!
Women and youth-led companies are encouraged to apply. 🙌
Learn more here: vc4a.com/cgiar/food-sys
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On Nov 22, #CIMMYT Board Member , presented on Nature Positive Food Systems for People and Planet.
Don't miss out on this recording 📺 on solutions for re-thinking the relationship between agriculture and nature against #climatechange ▶️
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See our latest story here: Food systems that work for people and the environment
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#Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 is the fourteenth largest producer of #wheat yet wheat yield in the country falls below global average at 1172.5 t/ha. 🆘
Read the latest findings from a #CIMMYT research on how fungi species in wheat production areas could be the cause ▶️
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Curious about #CIMMYT's Scaling Scan tool? 💡
Learn more in our latest article and follow the story of how #innovation and #science connected two individuals in different regions ▶️ bit.ly/3tyL5Bg
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The goals for breeding new crops have been changed by the rising demands for climate-ready crops, resulting from an urgency to adapt to #climatechange, finds a new #CIMMYT study.
Read our latest research on plant breeding and shifts in priorities ▶️
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“The risk of multiple crop failure due to #ClimateChange is very real. Breeding must become more deterministic in terms of adaption if we are to avert food price-hikes, hunger, and social unrest," says Matthew Reynolds of ⬇️
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Research by @CIMMYT has determined that climate change is affecting the objectives, efficiency and genetic gains of current plant breeding, causing limitations to the breeding approach of the next generation.
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First time in . Had the pleasure of interacting with the director and scientific teams involved in ongoing wheat research . Impressive research facilities and tremendous opportunities for #precisiongenetics for climate resilience.
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In preparation for this week’s Board meeting scientists from the Global Wheat Program met with Board member Bill Angus to share the latest highlights from our wheat research, pathology & breeding activities
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Research by has determined that climate change is affecting the objectives, efficiency and genetic gains of current plant breeding, causing limitations to the breeding approach of the next generation.
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On DAY 3 of #CRAtrainingatbisa, trainees had an insightful discussion on soil health assessment with hands-on training on soil sampling in the field at BISA's research station in Ludhiana, Punjab.
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Advance course on climate resilient agriculture: trainees learning soil sampling, and analyses at BISA, LUDHIANA
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Dr.Kevin Pixley, Deputy Director General Research, Breeding and Genetics presented the challenges and opportunities of Genome Editing during the STAK Congress Expo & Mazao Forum 2022., & STAK are collaborators in Gene Editing & #SPTA projects
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See our latest story here: Plant breeding must adapt to climate change, finds study
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Through the #CIMMYT-led AVISA program funded by , significant discoveries have been made for the potential improvement of #groundnut production in sub-Saharan Africa. 🙌
Stay updated on current developments in our latest piece ▶️
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See our latest story here: CIMMYT scientists rank in top 1% of highly cited papers
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Are you interested in #CIMMYT's Global Wheat Program activities in #Mexico? 🇲🇽
Join us for a virtual tour of Cd. Obregón 👉 youtu.be/z6XgQvqY4tk.
Visitor’s Week at CENEB will be back in 2023. We look forward to welcoming you in person in March! Stay tuned for more info. 🙌
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Co-creating seeds resistant to diseases such as wheat rust is one of the goals shared by China and , committed since 1974 to generating solutions that help global food security. Read more about what we have achieved together.
bit.ly/3Oz7Gao
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Bundling genetic and financial technologies can make small-scale agriculture more resilient and productive.
Paswel Marenya discusses his work w/ Stephen Boucher Michael Carter Jon Einar Flatnes 🔽:
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Out in field with transforming the way crop spraying is done. This Agras T30 is the workhorse for crop protection.
#dji #agrasT30 #agriculture #dronesforgood
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In DSRC Cambodia, in collaboration with and w are developing a direct seeding and timely planting agronomy service for rice farmers. The rice direct seeding platform incorporated equipment suppliers, service providers and agronomy advisory.
#agronomy4adaptation #
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How is Accelerated Breeding Initiative working with partners? What's the vision? What's been achieved? What's YOUR feedback?
🌐Join the team for their first Update Session
📅 Dec 8: 13:00-13:50 GMT
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The brilliant Dr. Susan Kaaria, Director , speaks to Women in Crop Science #WiCS about the importance of mentorship, confidence in job searches, and speaking up / asking questions in a room full of louder voices. Wow! 🙌
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Pre-breeding sowing is ongoing for winter season 2022-2023 at the Yaqui Valley, thanks to staff from the Global Wheat Program based at CIMMYT-CENEB
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Incorrect identification of crop varieties is widespread among farmers, according to a new CIMMYT study published in Outlook on Agriculture.
Read more to learn the role of DNA fingerprinting in understanding and improving #crop diversity ▶️
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Fall armyworm is an invasive Lepidopteran pest favoring #maize. 🆘
A new video by the #CIMMYT-led , supported by and provides insights on identifying the pest and ways to mitigate impacts on #foodsecurity.
Watch now ▶️
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See our latest story here: Groundnut ESA crop improvement network sets regional and country level priorities
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