Year: 2024
Strategy: Public-Private Collaboration
Source: SeedWorld ()
CIMMYT stands at the forefront of uniting public and private sectors in plant breeding.
Sowing seeds of change: CIMMYT leads crop diversification efforts in South Asia
Capacity development
CIMMYT is leading South Asia’s crop diversification efforts with projects such as TAFSSA and RUPANTAR, focusing on evidence-based policies and robust support to smallholder farmers.
Ismahane Elouafi returns to CIMMYT—on a system-wide tour
Environmental health and biodiversity
CGIAR leadership visited CIMMYT to learn about the Center’s work in advancing resilient food systems.
What do we know about the future of agri-food systems in Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA)?
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: CGIAR ()
cCIMMYT’s research and development efforts are critical in addressing the environmental and socio-economic challenges of agriculture in CWANA.
Delivering the best seeds to farmers in Zambia
Capacity development
A seed fair in Zambia brings together farmers to explore climate-smart seed systems.
Visiting Chinese scholar devoted to agricultural research in Mexico
Innovations
Source: XinhuaNet ()
CIMMYT and WorldVeg in an MoU to enhance sustainable food production, boost youth and women employment
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Source: Farmers Review Africa ()
CIMMYT, in collaboration with World Vegetable Center, has embarked on a partnership to enhance sustainable food production and employment for youth and women.
CIMMYT-BISA-ICAR partnership brings huge benefits in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
In 2011, CIMMYT and ICAR committed to agricultural development in South Asia with the creation of BISA. Since then, BISA has increased crop yields, developed hardy wheat varieties and championed environmental health.