Committed to sharing knowledge, training the next generation of scientists & engaging with farmers for a prosperous & wheat-secure world. Based @CornellCALS
Ithaca, NY
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Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Better breeding systems can help get better varieties to farmers faster. 🌱
@irri and CIMMYT are joining expertise, digital tools and shared breeding services to accelerate climate-resilient crop development.
🔗 Read more: on.cgiar.org/4k5Fa1O
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
🌾 Crop diseases don't stop at borders. Neither should scientific collaboration.
At CIMMYT, 22 specialists from 11 countries trained to improve maize and wheat disease detection and management.
🔗 Learn more: on.cgiar.org/4sag1oR
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
CIMMYT was shaped by Norman Borlaug’s belief that fighting hunger could help build a more peaceful world. More than five decades later, that purpose still guides us.
On #InternationalDayOfPeace, we remember that food security can strengthen stability and dignity.
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Congratulations to Ravi Singh @CIMMYT and Maricelis Acevedo @CornellCALS on major honors from the American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease for advancing plant disease research and strengthening agricultural systems worldwide.
bgri.cornell.edu/aps-honors-…
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Rice-wheat systems are crucial to India's food systems, but they can harm soil quality, leading to reduced yields. New research shows that improved management practices like no-till farming and the addition of crop residues and manure can improve soil health and boost yields.
ALT Young crop rows on a no-till farm with the headline "Improved Crop Management Practices Can Help India’s Rice‑Wheat Systems" and the Tata‑Cornell Institute logo.
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
At #CIMMYT’s side event at #AFSF2026, we focused on Africa’s “Missing Middle”: connecting research to investment, proven innovation to farmers, and crisis response to long term capacity. Thank you to all partners who brought their perspectives to the discussion.
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Some of the solutions agriculture will need tomorrow are already being tested today in Toluca, Mexico.
At #CIMMYT's Toluca Field Day, partners saw how scientists are helping farmers stay ahead of challenges like crop disease, water scarcity and climate pressure.
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
The 5th International Wheat Congress has officially been announced to be held in Tunis, Tunisia, in 2028. Congrats to Sarrah Ben M'barek as Organiser. Further details on the program, registration, and dates will be released in due course.
wheatinitiative.org/
#IWC2028Tunis
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Today is #WorldRuralDevelopmentDay. 🌾
At CIMMYT, rural communities aren't just the beneficiaries of our work. They drive it. More than 70% of wheat grown in developing countries and 50%+ of improved maize varieties come from CIMMYT breeding.
Take action: cimmyt.org/donate
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
@gatesfoundation president, global growth Hari Menon praises @CIMMYT catalysed program on cereal systems of South-Asia as an example of multi stakeholder partnership in #hsc
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
The 5th International Wheat Congress will take place in Tunis, Tunisia, in 2028. Congratulations to Sarrah Ben M'barek and the local organising team.
More details on dates, registration and the programme will follow.
#IWC2028Tunis #WheatConnect
wheatinitiative.org/
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Scientists & experts from @CIMMYT and @InstituteEiar are in Ethiopia for the Hybrid Wheat Concept Testing Planning Workshop
Discussions are underway on turning genetic research into real products that transform wheat production.
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
If you didn't get the chance to read the posters at the Wheat Initiative stand during the #IWC2026Bologna find the one of our Expert Working Group on the Control of Wheat Pathogens here:
wheatinitiative.org/ewg-path…
@karchuntan
@ReemWheat
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Earlier this month, I had the chance to follow behind experts in their element during the CAIGE tour — grateful for the experience.
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
It was a pleasure handing over the 5th International Wheat Congress to Sarrah Ben M'barek as Organiser in Tunisia! Closing #IWCBologna2026 looking forward to #IWC2028Tunis
تسلّمت تونس يوم 29 ماي 2026 ببولونيا مشعل تنظيم الدورة الخامسة من "المؤتمر الدولي للقمح (IWC5)" المقررة في أفريل 2028، وذلك خلال الجلسة الختامية للدورة الرابعة المنعقدة في
@WheatInitiative بولوني25 إلى 29 ماي 2026.
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Congrats to Shannon Baker (@txresearch), Katharina Jung (@UZH_en) and Bernice Ngina Waweru (@JohnInnesCentre), our 2026 Jeanie Borlaug Laube WIT Early Career Awardees who are advancing wheat science against disease and production threats. #IWC2026Bologna bgri.cornell.edu/bgri-honors…
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
#IWC2026Bologna
The Panel discussion III: International Collaboration has started!
Peter Langridge and Jeff Rosichan are chairing, discussing with @fillobax
@IWYP_wheat
@GEH_era
@MaricelisAceve1
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Congrats to the winners of the presentation prizes of the Wheat Pathogens Symposium!
#IWC2024Bologna
@karchuntan
@ReemWheat
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
#IWC2026Bologna workshops are kicking off!
Registration is almost done we are looking worward to a great Congress!
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
CIMMYT is in Bologna this week for #IWC2026Bologna. 🌾
Hybrid wheat, nutrition, breeding for the Global South, our scientists are in those conversations. Stay tuned!
