Blogs
Opinion: Aid competes with long-term solutions to Sudan’s hunger crisis
Nutrition, health and food securityRestoring food production within the country is just as important as emergency food aid — if not, Sudan risk racing from crisis to crisis.
Enhanced radiation use efficiency and grain filling rate as the main drivers of grain yield genetic gains in the CIMMYT elite spring wheat yield trial
InnovationsCIMMYT’s Wheat Breeding Program boosted grain yield by 0.96% annually at the Norman E. Borlaug Research Station in Mexico, showing global success and potential for further improvement.
How improved seeds empower women farmers in South Kordofan
Capacity developmentWorking with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan empowers women farmers in conflict-torn South Kordofan. It provides them with training and resources to increase crop yields and enhance community self-sufficiency.
New High-Yield Corn Variety Boosts Agricultural Productivity in Peru
InnovationsSource: Nutri News ()
The new INIA 608 – ALLIMASARA corn variety in Peru boosts agricultural yields and sustainability through CIMMYT and INIA’s collaboration.
A sustainable agrifood systems approach in conflict-ridden Sudan
Capacity developmentCIMMYT, in partnership with USAID, is implementing the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan, an integrated agrifood system model designed to underpin food security through scalable development opportunities and sustainable agricultural practices.
CIMMYT Academy invites applications for Adjunct Scientist Program: Dryland Crops Improvement
Capacity developmentCIMMYT Academy invites early- and mid-career NARS scientists to contribute to CIMMYT’s research portfolio in dryland crop breeding, seed systems, and genetic improvement.
Gridded crop modeling to simulate impacts of climate change and adaptation benefits in ACASA
Climate adaptation and mitigationGridded crop modeling builds an understanding of how climate change impacts crops, helping researchers to adapt agricultural methods and combat food insecurity.
Harnessing econometric and statistical tools to support climate-resilient agriculture
InnovationsEconometric and statistical methods lead to informed decision-making and safeguard agricultural productivity in the face of climatic hazards in South Asia.
Roots of resilience: my journey as a Conservation Agriculture champion
Climate adaptation and mitigationConservation Agriculture promotes climate resilience, increased crop yields, and healthier plants, supporting livelihoods and food security across the region. Grace Malaicha tells her story.
Unlocking insights from literature: exploring adaptation options in ACASA
InnovationsUsing Systematic Literature Review, ACASA has identified key climate adaptation options and assessed their effectiveness.
Kenyan researchers release armyworm-resistant maize seeds
InnovationsSource: Milling Middle East & Africa ()
KALRO, supported by CIMMYT, has developed armyworm-resistant maize to enhance food security in Kenya.
Ghana hosts West African consultative meeting to transform dryland agriculture
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: Ghana News Agency ()
The conference focused on enhancing yields of key cereals like sorghum and millet through innovation.
Greater successes through NARS partnerships
Climate adaptation and mitigationBISA has been an exemplary partner in building and supporting a strong ACASA team and establishing strong, financially supported partnerships with NARS.
Responsible sourcing: how farmers, companies work together
InnovationsSource: Mexico Business News ()
Women farmers enhance agricultural production in conflict-torn Sudan
Capacity developmentIn conflict-torn Sudan, women farmers are equipped with new skills and sustainable techniques to cultivate hope and abundance—doubling yields and empowering communities toward self-sufficiency.