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Impacts of CIMMYT's international training linked to long-term trials in conservation agriculture: 1996-2006
(CIMMYT, 2009)
This study focused on the training of scientists who work in public, private, or non-governmental sectors in the areas of agronomy and sustainable management of natural resources. Of the 82 trainees who participated in ...
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Assessment of the effectiveness of maize seed assistance to vulnerable farm households in Zimbabwe
(CIMMYT, 2007)
The publication describes outcomes of a study to assess the effectiveness of a large-scale crop seed relief effort in Zimbabwe during 2003-07. Aims of the effort, which was supported by the British Department for International ...
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Are productivity enhancing, resource conserving technologies a viable "Win-win" approach in the tropics? The case of conservation tillage in Mexico
(CIMMYT, 1997)
This paper summarizes factors affecting the agricultural and environmental potential of conservation tillage in maize-based farming systems in Mexico. The author begins by describing some of the implications of soil ...
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Sustainable improvement of agricultural production systems in the mixteca region of Mexico
(CIMMYT, 2002)
With support from the Conrad N. Hilton and Ford Foundations and in collaboration with three Mexican non-governmental organizations, the CIMMYT Natural Resources Group (NRG) worked with small-scale farmers in the impoverished, ...
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Institutions and the African farmer
(CIMMYT, 1999)
Getting African agriculture moving is the most complex and demanding task facing policy makers, agricultural scientists, and donors over the coming 25 years. This publication, based on the text of a presentation given at ...
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MTP 2006-2008 CIMMYT building on strength. International Crop Improvement: our contribution to reduce hunger and poverty
(CIMMYT, 2005)
In 2003 CIMMYT began a process of renewal and revitalization. It was designed to keep CIMMYT’s crucial maize and wheat improvement work relevant to the needs of the poorest and those in fragile environments, where the ...
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Achievements of the Bangladesh CIMMYT partnership for agricultural research and development
(CIMMYT, 2008)
Bangladeshis do not want to live by rice alone. As the aspirations, incomes, and nutritional awareness of its people have increased since independence, other cereals and the various value-added food products from them have ...
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Seeds of innovation: CIMMYT's strategy for helping to reduce poverty and hunger by 2020
(CIMMYT, 2004)
This publication describes how CIMMYT will reposition itself to meet the needs for agricultural knowledge and technology in developing countries over the next 10-15 years. It highlights major changes that will enable CIMMYT ...
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Global trends influencing CIMMYT's future: prepared by the global trrends task force in support of strategic planning at CIMMYT
(CIMMYT, 2004)
This publication reviews emerging challenges and opportunities in the scientific, economic, social, and political context in which CIMMYT operates. Papers are presented on: demographics; welfare; environment; global economy; ...
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The future development of maize and wheat in the third world
(CIMMYT, 1987)
The papers presented at the September 1986 symposium in honor of CIMMYT's 20th anniversary are collected in this publication. Introductory essayes provide an overview of the Green Revolution and its implications for ...