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Turner Fellows to advance agricultural development research at Cornell
At Cornell, the Turner Fellows are taking graduate courses and engaging in research, and on August 31, they were celebrated by the Cornell community at a welcome reception attended by Cornell faculty mentors, and program partners across the...
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  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Global Development
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Borlaug Global Rust Initiative honors INIFAP team for gene stewardship

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  • Plant Breeding and Genetics Section
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Global Hubs deepens networks between Cornell and world

An ambitious and innovative new initiative expands opportunities for faculty, alumni and students across the university to engage with 20 partner universities in 11 locations, while also welcoming international students here.

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  • Global Development Section
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New report calls for urgent action to safeguard Africa’s food systems
A new report co-authored by Ed Mabaya calls for accelerated action to combat food insecurity throughout Africa. The 2022 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR22) emphasizes the urgent need for inclusive, equitable, sustainable and resilient...
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