Blogs
European Space Agency selects CIMMYT to pilot new remote sensing project
Innovations
CIMMYT has been selected by the European Space Agency to have access to the pilot version of the Sen2-Agri processing system and receive training on its use.
Young African scientists gain inspiration from experienced maize researchers
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP) team in Africa attended the AfPBA training program held June 2016 at the World Agroforestry Center.
Push row planters manufactured and distributed locally among smallholder maize farmers in Pakistan
Capacity development
CIMMYT collaborates with the Cereal Crops Research Institute and Petal Seed, a local seed company in Pakistan to produce new planters.
A Chat With: IPNI Director Shamie Zingore — boosting smallholder agriculture in Africa
Nutrition, health and food security
Effective partnerships between research, public and private sector institutions are the key to unlock the potential of smallholder agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa says IPNI director.
Are cows the next development boom for smallholder farmers?
Capacity development
Smallholder livestock farmers in Zimbabwe are rapidly increasing profits thanks to a pivot to new sustainable agriculture initiatives.
NuME: a key actor in agricultural innovation systems in Ethiopia
Nutrition, health and food security
A CIMMYT project was selected as a key actor in agricultural and rural innovation in Ethiopia by CDAIS.
CIMMYT Maize hybrids ranked first and third in nation-wide trials in India
Nutrition, health and food security
Two hybrids from CIMMYT developed under the Heat Tolerant Maize for Asia (HTMA) project were ranked first and third during the 2015 All-India Coordinated Maize Program trials.
New Publications: Research sheds light on climate and yield risk in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Research highlights important risks to farmers’ yields in Pakistan due to climate change.
“Invisible women” hold key to food security – ex-WFP chief Catherine Bertini
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Despite the large numbers of women working on farms, their voices are not heard by international development policymakers, handicapping global efforts to achieve food security, Catherine Bertini says.
CIMMYT DG’s visit to CIMMYT-Asia, Hyderabad, highlights the importance of collaboration
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s Director General Martin Kropff visits the organization’s office in Hyderabad, India.
Beating the odds: Indigenous female scientist gets Mexico’s National Youth Award
Capacity development
CIMMYT PhD fellow Tania MartĂnez receives Mexican National Youth Award for her outstanding performance in academic achievement.
A Chat With: Mark Lynas – sustainable agriculture key to food security amid climate change
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Sustainable agricultural practices are key to feeding the global population in the face of climate change said Environmentalist Mark Lynas.
Syngenta-CIMMYT collaboration on helping smallholders stay safe
Capacity development
Javier Valdes, country head at Syngenta Mexico, talks about collaboration with CIMMYT.
A Chat With: U.S. nutritionist Julie Miller Jones speaks out about GE crops
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Leading nutritionist sets out to educate the general public on the benefits of genetically modified crops.
China’s vice premier ushers in new era of agricultural collaboration
Capacity development
China’s Vice Premier Liu Yandong visits CIMMYT to thank the organization for its contribution to China’s agricultural development over the past 30 years.
