Blogs
Another food crisis?
The Russia-Ukraine conflict will cause massive disruptions to global wheat supply and food security. Agricultural research investments are the basis of resilient agri-food systems and a food-secure future.
What price wheat?
Crisis in Ukraine underscores the need for long-term solutions for global food security.
Fruits and vegetables are essential, but there are three reasons why it takes cereals to feed the world
In addition to macronutrients and micronutrients, staple cereals are important sources of bioactive food components.
From diagnosis to action on social equity
Building on impact of GENNOVATE, scientists recommend integrating gender-transformative research and methodologies into the new CGIAR Initiatives.
Building resilient and sustainable irrigation for food security in Nepal
A new initiative will monitor groundwater and will provide a framework for sustainable irrigation practices.
Seed giants must collaborate or be dwarfed by threat of climate change
New funding models, such as public-private partnerships, can collectively address knowledge gaps to avoid potential catastrophes for society at large.
Can you help shape the future of plant disease detection?
Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning result in a breakthrough for automated detection of wheat rusts.
Protecting plants will protect people and the planet
Understanding the relationship between climate change and plant health is key to conserving biodiversity and boosting food production today and for future generations.
Adult plant resistance (APR): the strategy to beat persistent pathogens
CIMMYT’s decision to focus on APR genes versus race-specific genes (R-genes) protects the livelihoods of millions of smallholder wheat farmers throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Improve rural women’s financial access to help solve hunger
Gender equity is one of the best solutions for hunger. Why? The numbers speak for themselves.
From science to impact: a chat with women scientists at CIMMYT
Martin Kropff sits down with scientists involved in maize breeding, wheat quality and crop data to discuss their successes and passion behind the work that they do to help CIMMYT and CGIAR reach the Sustainable Development Goals.
Far-reaching impacts
Alumni of CIMMYT’s historic wheat training program reflect on a powerful learning experience.
Out with the old, in with the new
CIMMYT’s tried and tested approaches in varietal turnover and decades of experience in strengthening maize and wheat seed systems have a lot to contribute to CGIAR’s plan of building robust food systems by 2030.
Digital groundwater monitoring
New pilot in Nepal kicks off with a multi-stakeholder dialogue.
Crop breeding and soil management must go hand in hand
This World Soil Day, explore how breeding success is inextricably linked to how we address soil degradation.