Abstract |
These problems affect virtually all developing countries, and through them, all humankind. CIMMYT's job is to produce new maize and wheat technologies that both increase agricultural productivity and project natural resources. These technologies are born of innovative, long-term research and an awareness of farmers' needs. They promote economic growth, itself essential for dealing with the problems of poverty, the environment, and population growth. Our work strengthens the hand of agricultural researchers in developing countries; through them, farmers become more productive, as well as better guardians of the environment. |