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How CGIAR Partnerships secure the future of potatoes in East Africa
International Potato Center (CIP)16.12.24The post How CGIAR Partnerships secure the future of potatoes in East Africa appeared first…
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Why early-stage on-farm sparse testing could be a game changer for crop breeding in Africa
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
By Mainassara Zaman-Allah, Christian Werner, Jill Cairns - CIMMYT Over 80% of the world’s 570…
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RTB Breeding Network Formalizes Collaboration to Accelerate Genetic Gains for Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nutrition, health & food security
Article by the International Potato Center (CIP) and the International Institute of Tropical Agricul…
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How more inclusive maize breeding can yield better outcomes for women farmers in Zimbabwe
CGIAR Initiative on Accelerated Breeding11.03.25By Jill Cairns, physiologist, CIMMYT, and Maureen Miruka GEYSI Director, CIMMYT In Zimbabwe, CGIAR…
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What does process improvement look like for CGIAR crop breeding programs?
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Nutrition, health & food security
A review of Accelerated Breeding’s ReOganize Work Packages achievements, 2022-2024 By Sarah Hear…
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Supporting the future of agriculture in Zambia by developing in-demand climate-resilient crops with CGIAR
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Nutrition, health & food security
By Lloyd Mbulwe (Ph.D), Acting Chief Agriculture Research Officer (CARO)-Crop Improvement and Agro…
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How NARO is developing tailored crop varieties in Uganda
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Nutrition, health & food security
By Godfrey Asea, Lead, Breeder and Seed Systems, National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) …
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IITA Yam Team showcases groundbreaking research at PAG32
CGIAR Initiative on Accelerated Breeding29.01.25-
Nutrition, health & food security
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Breeding team made a significant impress…
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Why early-stage on-farm sparse testing could be a game changer for crop breeding in Africa
CGIAR Initiative on Accelerated Breeding11.12.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
By Mainassara Zaman-Allah, Christian Werner, Jill Cairns - CIMMYT Over 80% of the world’s 570…
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RTB Breeding Network Formalizes Collaboration to Accelerate Genetic Gains for Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
International Potato Center (CIP)15.10.24-
Nutrition, health & food security
Article by the International Potato Center (CIP) and the International Institute of Tropical Agricul…
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Five ways crop breeding can benefit rural women
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Five ways crop breeding can benefit rural women Updated version. Originally published in 2021 on…
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Can crop breeding fight food loss and waste?
CGIAR Initiative on Accelerated Breeding25.09.24Each year, nearly one-third of the food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted…
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