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After ten years working at #CIMMYT and @CGIAR, @KropffMartin is retiring as Managing Director for Resilient Agri-food Systems at #CGIAR.
In this 📹, learn about his journey, impact and contributions over the years in improving agri-food systems ▶️ bit.ly/3NnQ7dj
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Nicole Birrell retweeted
31 Dec 2022
Many congratulations to @CIMMYT Distinguished Scientist & Head of Global Wheat Improvement Dr Ravi Prakash Singh who retires today after an incredible 39 years of dedication to the CIMMYT Global Wheat Program, and to improving wheat for the world cimmyt.org/people/ravi-singh…
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Nicole Birrell retweeted
28 Sep 2022
Today in the Senate, Minister for Foreign Affairs, @SenatorWong, congratulated #ACIAR on 40 years of operation.
The Minister acknowledged the role of ACIAR in improving livelihoods across the Indo-Pacific through agricultural research for development & thanked all involved 🌏
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3 Aug 2022
Adding my congratulations on a great term in office and my thanks for the dedication to the missions of @CIMMYT and @BISA. Best wishes for the next chapter!
3 Aug 2022
Thank you Dr. T. Mohapatra, Former Director General, @icarindia & Secretary, DARE. Thanks for 6 years of continuous support strengthening the ICAR-@CIMMYT collaboration including moving forward on @BISA__India. Thanks for allowing us to learn from your commitment to excellence.
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11 Oct 2021
#OneCGIAR and @CIMMYT are co-creating solutions for addressing tough questions such as how to produce enough food to feed the growing human population & how to reduce environmental damage caused by intensive agriculture. Read more about #Wheat & BNI. bit.ly/3lnYaJ0
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Nicole Birrell retweeted
8 Oct 2021
Huge congratulations to @CIMMYT Distinguished Scientist & Head of Wheat Improvement Dr Ravi Singh who was today awarded the @globalrust Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing an incredible career delivering improved & rust resistant wheat germplasm globally.
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10 Jul 2021
2020 was a big year for CIMMYT. Read our annual report for stories of impact in #maize and #wheat science, planetary #health and the livelihoods of farmers. annualreport2020.cimmyt.org/
#CIMMYT2020
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Nicole Birrell retweeted
18 Jun 2021
This week @CIMMYT scientists highlighted "golden eggs" for wheat improvement from #cgiarwheat at a #OneCGIAR event showcasing valuable assets from sustained investment in crop-based innovation @CGIAR @carorivera19 @leocrespoh @BusyBeeChris @bramaccimmyt wheat.org/nurturing-golden-e…
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15 Dec 2020
Congrats to Rahel Assefa and Kate Dreher - women kicking goals!
15 Dec 2020
Congrats to excellent colleagues Rahel Assefa and Kate Dreher for receiving the 2020 Bänziger Award for Women in CIMMYT. Not only are they great at their jobs & have contributed immensely to @CIMMYT's success, they are also always helpful & uplift others. A true inspiration!
18 Oct 2020
RT @BillGates: The COVID-19 pandemic has set back efforts to end poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. Investing in @CGIAR will speed the reco…
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21 Sep 2020
La agricultura puede ayudar a la prosperidad y la paz entre naciones y pueblos del mundo. Este #DíaDeLaPaz celebramos el legado del Dr. Norman Borlaug, reconocido hace 50 años con el #NobeldelaPaz por salvar mil millones de vidas. bit.ly/3iQt4ah #AgriculturaParaLaPaz
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Nicole Birrell retweeted
21 Sep 2020
Achieving sustainable, resilient and inclusive #foodsystems is a way to improve livelihoods and build peace. On this #PeaceDay we commemorate the legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug, the work of @CIMMYT and its global allies to achieve #AgricultureForPeace #UN75
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10 Jul 2020
.@CIMMYT’s work begins with seeds, but our #innovations support farmers at all stages of the value chain. Read our 2019 #annualreport to learn about the impact of these innovations: bit.ly/2Bh7dIt #CIMMYT2019 #SeedsofChange @CGIAR #socialinclusion #OneCGIAR
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11 Feb 2020
CIMMYT on Instagram: “Curiosity about why fireflies shine sparked Cythnia Ortiz’s interest in science. Are you passionate about science and want more women to…” instagram.com/tv/B8T52Y7nt_r…
11 Feb 2020
CIMMYT on Instagram: “CIMMYT Board Member Margaret Bath combined three things that she loves – food, science and math – to become a food scientist. Why did you…” instagram.com/tv/B8SFzWyg86c…
21 Sep 2019
Congratulations to fellow CGIAR Center Board Chair Lindsay Falvey on receiving this prestigious award!
20 Sep 2019
Congratulations to Prof. Lindsay Falvey the 2019 Crawford Fund Medal Recipient!
Read more about Prof. Falvey's work: bit.ly/2Ayl8X2 @FVASunimelb @RaidNetwork @vfflivestock @ILRI @ACIARCEO
19 Sep 2019
One of the great examples of what impact looks like.
One of my more memorable field trips was to this amazing example of long-term Australian aid transforming around 40% of beautiful Nepal 🇳🇵 reachout.aciar.gov.au/the-ne…
One of my more memorable field trips was to this amazing example of long-term Australian aid transforming around 40% of beautiful Nepal 🇳🇵 reachout.aciar.gov.au/the-ne…
18 Sep 2019
Want to see #ClimateAction in progress? In the foothills of Nepal, Australia has been funding #forestry research 🇦🇺🇳🇵👩🔬👨🔬 since the 1960s, helping farmers incorporate #agroforestry 🌳🌲to generate livelihoods & improve #foodsecurity, improving the landscape in the process.
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A lovely reflection on Tim Fischer’s less well known (but no less important) contributions to global food security and rural education by ATSE Fellow Dr Tony Gregson. applied.org.au/news-and-even…
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Nicole Birrell retweeted
22 Aug 2019
Prof. Tim Reeves honoured with Farrer Medal for distinguished service in #agricultural science. Learn more about the Farrer Medal and Prof. Reeves in this blog: bit.ly/2SQPw7j #AgR4D @RaidNetwork @ACIARAustralia @CIMMYT
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