Blogs
Exposing the potential of agricultural mechanization in India and Bangladesh
Capacity developmentCSISA-MEA, with support from USAID, organized exposure visits to India for Bangladeshi farmers to encourage environmentally friendly practices and business expansion among ABLE enterprises.
CIMMYT at the Borlaug Dialogue
Capacity developmentThe 2023 Borlaug Dialogue showcased CIMMYT’s collaborations in Mozambique and innovative initiatives to address agricultural challenges in Southern Africa.
I cannot do it alone
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionEntomologist Esther Ngumbi talks curiosity, passion for science, and the importance of mentorship.
Millers in Nigeria laud the release to farmers of co-developed, CIMMYT-derived wheat varieties
Climate adaptation and mitigationWheat yield and adaptation demonstrate the power of collaborative research, miller group spokesperson said.
Scaling up health diet seed kits in Zanzibar
Capacity developmentHealth diet seed kits are enhancing food and nutrition security in Zanzibar.
LIPS-Zimbabwe empowers farmers through innovative intercropping trials
Climate adaptation and mitigationLIPS-Zimbabwe has been at the frontline of introducing innovations to farmers in Mutoko and Buhera by integrating intercropping trials.
Farmers’ Hub launched in Nigeria to boost food security and agricultural development
Capacity developmentAVISA Farmers’ Hub initiative aims to empower local farmers, enhancing food security and agricultural development in North Central Nigeria.
Nepal maize farmers share vision of a more profitable future with visiting agriculture officials
InnovationsEnergized linkages with grain buyers through the Nepal Seed and Fertilizer Project have farmers planning to expand maize cropping.
Empowering local mechanics for sustainable machinery maintenance
Capacity developmentTraining workshop for Zimbabwean mechanics guarantees efficient machinery service under USAID-funded Mechanization Activity.
Extension capacity-building leverages Nepal soil, seed and science for rice farming
Capacity developmentSoil fertility management and improved practices for rice production were emphasized with technicians who work directly with farmers to raise yields, income, and household-level food and nutrition security.
Bringing mechanization to farmers’ doorsteps
InnovationsA mechanization project promotes the uptake of scale-appropriate machinery for smallholder farmers in rural Zimbabwe.
Empowering women smallholder farmers in Africa with climate-resilient and nutritious maize varieties
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionCIMMYT-NARES regional maize breeding networks empower farmers, especially women, to ensure food security in the face of climate change.
Bridging the communication gap in genetic improvement tools in agriculture
InnovationsEffective communication can shape societal views on the importance of robust breeding technologies and is critical to advancing sustainable food systems.