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Shaping a CIMMYT maize program to serve at-risk farmers: A tribute to Ernest W. Sprague (1925-2025)
Ernest W. Sprague, a key architect of CIMMYT’s maize research in the 1970s, helped shape global breeding efforts and empower smallholder farmers through science and training
Strengthening One Health Approach in Agriculture Requires Cross-Sectoral Partnerships, Information
Source: MSN ()
CIMMYT is supporting the One Health approach through research linking livestock health, sustainable farming, and food security
CIMMYT and IICA Partner to Strengthen Agricultural Innovation and Economic Growth in the Americas
CIMMYT and IICA have joined forces through a new partnership to drive agricultural innovation, climate resilience, and economic growth across the Americas by connecting science to farmers and markets
Munich Statement on Agriculture, Biodiversity and Security: there is no security without food security
At the 2025 Munich Security Conference, CIMMYT led the call to endorse the Munich Statement on Agriculture, Biodiversity, and Security, highlighting resilient food systems and agricultural biodiversity as cornerstones of global peace and stability
Building IP Capacity Across Nations: ICRISAT’s South-South Training Sparks Cross-Country Learning
Source: ICRISAT ()
CIMMYT’s participation in the ITEC IPR training highlights its commitment to advancing innovation management and policy for sustainable agriculture
Colombia moves toward a more sustainable agriculture with the Hub methodology
Colombia boosts agri-food sustainability with the Hub methodology, an innovation strategy that strengthens corn production through collaboration and knowledge sharing
Trade Partnerships and Industry Milestones
Source: Mexico Business News ()
The State of Mexico, CIMMYT, and UNAM are supporting native corn preservation through financial aid, research, and seed donations to enhance biodiversity and sustainable farming
In Memory of Leonardo Crespo
Leonardo Crespo Herrera, a respected scientist in wheat research, made significant contributions to agricultural innovation and collaboration, leaving a lasting influence in the field
Decades of research deliver drought-tolerant maize for a hotter, uncertain future
Source: The Sunday News ()
CIMMYT’s drought-tolerant maize are empowering Zimbabwean farmers to withstand weather challenges
The International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) announces new program director
The International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have appointed Dr. Jeff Rosichan as IWYP Program Director
Zimbabwean farmers face crop-munching armyworm after drought
Source: Context ()
CIMMYT’s climate-smart solutions help Zimbabwean farmers combat fall armyworm and climate-driven crop losses
International Women’s Day: inclusion drives innovation
CIMMYT integrates inclusive perspectives in agricultural research to ensure innovations reach diverse farmers, enhancing resilience and livelihoods
Innovation and Partnerships for a Food, Nutrition, and Climate-Secure Future
CIMMYT’s Science and Innovation Week 2025 brought together global experts to drive transformative solutions in agriculture, emphasizing collaboration, digital innovation, and resilient food systems to create lasting impact for smallholder farmers worldwide
Minister warns of counterfeit seed risks as planting season looms
Source: New Vision ()
CIMMYT recognized Dr. Godfrey Asea for developing drought-tolerant maize, reinforcing its commitment to climate-resilient agriculture in Uganda
The Guardians of Diversity: The Work of Carolina Sansaloni
Carolina Sansaloni, Curator of the Wheat Collection at CIMMYT, champions women’s role in science and safeguards wheat and maize diversity for global food security