Blogs
CIMMYT hosts third workshop of the Community of Practice for Latin America and the Caribbean
Environmental health and biodiversityColleagues from across Latin America and the Caribbean gather to determine the best ways to preserve germplasm and make use of genetic resources.
Participatory action research identifies solutions for improved seed storage in Bangladesh
Environmental health and biodiversityWheat farmers in Bangladesh have participated in the design and management of research trials to determine the best wheat seed storage options for their conditions.
CIMMYT leads innovation sprint to deliver results to farmers rapidly
Climate adaptation and mitigationClimate-resilient soil fertility management by smallholders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Food systems that work for people and the environment
Climate adaptation and mitigationClimate change requires us to think differently about protecting nature while ensuring food security is a reality for all.
Plant breeding must adapt to climate change, finds study
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe goals for breeding new crops have been changed by the rising demands for climate-ready crops, originating from the urgent need to adapt to climate change.
CIMMYT scientists rank in top 1% of highly cited papers
InnovationsJill Cairns, José Crossa and Matthew Reynolds named as Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) in Clarivate’s 2022 Analysis.
Groundnut ESA crop improvement network sets regional and country level priorities
Capacity developmentSignificant discoveries have been made for the potential improvement of production of groundnut in sub-Saharan Africa.
CIMMYT and Join Hope sign partnership agreement
Climate adaptation and mitigationA new collaboration will support the expansion of agricultural research in China.
CIMMYT at COP27
Climate adaptation and mitigationCatch up on presentations from CIMMYT scientists and researchers at COP27, held between November 6-18.
Partnership approach to maize development praised in new study
Capacity developmentMaize varieties with connections to CGIAR germplasm account for 34% of the total maize area in 2015 in 18 sub-Saharan African countries, discover researchers.
Study explores how to reduce GHG emissions while supporting food security through nitrogen management
Climate adaptation and mitigationResponses of yields and Nâ‚‚O emissions to N inputs could be used to design appropriate N management strategies for addressing the dual challenge of food insecurity and climate crisis.
Decolonization should extend to collaborations, authorship and co-creation of knowledge
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionSource: Nature (22 Nov 2022)
Sieglinde Snapp identifies opportunities for improving inclusivity in the biosciences.
Young CIMMYT scientist receives 2022 Japan Award for global research to combat wheat aphids
Environmental health and biodiversityElite wheat lines from the work are being freely shared with partners worldwide.
Feature: Reciprocal cooperation between China, int’l agricultural research agency safeguards food security
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: Xinhua News (23 Nov 2022)
Four decades of partnership between China and CIMMYT is supporting global efforts to achieve food security.
Shared priorities and plans for partnership
Capacity developmentDirector General’s visit to Ethiopia consolidates existing partnerships and finds new opportunities for collaboration.