SystemDev
Enhancing Maize Seed Quality and Production Techniques in Laos: A Collaborative Training Initiative
Capacity developmentSource: Vientiane Times ()
Experts from the International Improvement Maize and Wheat Institute joined Lao officials in Vientiane for a training session on advancing maize seed quality and hybrid production techniques.
Strengthening maize value chains in Nepal
InnovationsThe International Maize Conference highlights CIMMYT’s commitment to driving innovations, promoting knowledge sharing, and strengthening partnerships to advance Nepal’s national maize sector.
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.
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.
Unlocking insights from literature: exploring adaptation options in ACASA
InnovationsUsing Systematic Literature Review, ACASA has identified key climate adaptation options and assessed their effectiveness.
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 ()
Eight new CIMMYT maize hybrids available from Eastern Africa breeding program
InnovationsCIMMYT offers new, improved maize hybrid to partners, to scale up production for farmers in the region.
Cargill Mexico and CIMMYT award top food security and sustainability projects in Mexico
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe award addresses food insecurity and acknowledges projects that prioritize the care of the country’s agrifood systems.
A sense of belonging: fostering gender equality and social inclusion in agricultural research
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionAs CIMMYT strives towards ensuring all employees can reach their full potential at work, establishing equal access to opportunities is at the forefront of efforts to achieve parity.
Unanswered questions and unquestioned answers
Environmental health and biodiversityCrop residue and weed control in southern Africa
Unlocking the power of collaboration in global wheat science
InnovationsCIMMYT and NARS scientists exchange knowledge on wheat improvement efforts in Pakistan, Nepal, and India.
Arun K Joshi receives prestigious Sh. VS Mathur Memorial Award
InnovationsThe award recognizes Joshi’s outstanding contribution to wheat improvement in India.