CIMMYT
New zinc-fortified wheat set for global expansion to combat malnutrition
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: Reuters (15 Apr 2021)
Scientists at CIMMYT expect to sharply ramp up new wheat varieties enriched with zinc that can boost the essential mineral for millions of poor people with deficient diets.
On-farm nitrogen management practices have global reverberations
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A new meta-study confirms that nitrous oxide emissions can be reduced by boosting nitrogen productivity, crop yield and use of “4Rs.”
Agricultura regenerativa: la ruta sustentable de Grupo Bimbo
Environmental health and biodiversity
Source: Forbes México (7 Apr 2021)
Through regenerative agriculture prices, Grupo Bimbo, a partner of CIMMYT, is revitalizing and ensuring the sustainability of Mexico’s agricultural sector.
Investment in maize for Africa pays off
Innovations
New report quantifies the impact of 20 years of CGIAR-led maize improvement for Africa.
Grupo Bimbo impulsa agricultura regenerativa de maíz y trigo
Capacity development
Source: Milenio (29 Mar 2021)
Through the Sustainable Wheat and Sustainable Maize projects, Bimbo strives to ensure the sustainability of Mexico’s agricultural sector, benefitting over 940 smallholder farmers through yield enhancement and cost reduction strategies.
What is nixtamalization?
Nutrition, health and food security
Water, heat and lime transform grain in a traditional Central American maize processing method.
Experts point ways to better crops and farmer incomes
Environmental health and biodiversity
A new annual event examines root and soil health’s importance for food security, livelihoods and climate resilience and marks the launch of a community for root and soil health action.
Crop nutrient management using digital tool improves yield, reduces greenhouse gas emissions: Study
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Down To Earth (5 Mar 2021)
A study led by CIMMYT found that the use of field-specific fertilizer in the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP) can increase grain yield, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost incomes for farmers.
Scientist boosted global wheat yield with disease-resistant varieties
Capacity development
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (3 Mar 2021)
Sanjaya Rajaram, a world-renowned wheat breeder and scientist recognized with the World Food Prize, died on February 17 from COVID-19 in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico.
Groundwater depletion in India could reduce winter cropped acreage significantly in years ahead
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Switch to irrigation canals will not fully compensate for the expected loss of groundwater in Indian agriculture, new study concludes.
Drought-tolerant maize project pioneers a winning strategy for a world facing climate change
Climate adaptation and mitigation
As partners come together as One CGIAR to enact a bold climate-centered strategy, projects like CIMMYT and IITA’s decades-long work on climate-smart maize can help show the way forward.
Remembering the Legacy of Distinguished Wheat Breeder Sanjaya Rajaram
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: AgriBusiness Global (23 Feb 2021)
A leader of wheat breeding and later director of CIMMYT’s Global Wheat Program, Sanjaya Rajaram passed away at the age of 78.
Breeders take quantum leap
Capacity development
Molecular breeding experts learn about state-of-the-art data analysis and visualization tools at Wheat Initiative workshops.
Remembering the life and legacy of Sanjaya Rajaram
Nutrition, health and food security
Former CIMMYT Wheat Program director and distinguished scientist made remarkable contributions to wheat improvement worldwide.
Successful Crop Innovation Is Mitigating Climate Crisis Impact in Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: IPS News (17 Feb 2021)
In an op-ed, Martin Kropff, Director General of CIMMYT, discusses how higher-yielding, stress-tolerant maize varieties can not only help smallholders combat climatic variabilities and diseases, but also effectively diversify their farms.