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A deceptively simple hack boosts wheat yields in Bihar
Climate adaptation and mitigationA hotter planet was devastating wheat yields in one of India’s poorest but most fertile states. Researchers looked at the agricultural system as a whole to find a promising path forward.
Supporting the careers of women in science
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionIn an interview with Happy Makuru Daudi, she shares her career journey and why groundnut is a ‘woman’s crop’.
Solar powered dryers boost peanut production in Togo
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe introduction of new technology has enabled farmers in West Africa to improve the quality and minimize losses of a national staple.
Farmers harvested double yield by adopting Wengkhar Hybrid Maize 1 in Bhutan
Nutrition, health and food securityA type of heat- and drought-tolerant maize is improving yields for Bhutanese farmers.
More than a drop in the bucket: addressing food security in Nepal through improved sustainable irrigation
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe downstream effects of the war in Ukraine imperils food security in countries like Nepal. A CSISA-led activity looks to boost local production via increased sustainable irrigation capacity and investment.
For women in Ivory Coast, processing cassava no longer has to be a grind
InnovationsMechanical grinders and presses are transforming cassava production in Ivory Coast and empowering women.
A reluctant farmer changes the fortune of his inherited land
Climate adaptation and mitigationRavi Ranjan took to farming after the death of his grandfather and, despite his initial apprehension about working in agriculture, has never looked back.
CIMMYT crop scientist shares strategies for decolonization
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionSieglinde Snapp has contributed her approaches to improving inclusivity in the biosciences.
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.
CIMMYT at COP27
Climate adaptation and mitigationCatch up on presentations from CIMMYT scientists and researchers at COP27, held between November 6-18.
Agriculture for Peace platform launches at Borlaug Dialogue
Nutrition, health and food securitySeven founding partners introduced Ag4Peace, a new initiative that aims to build resilient food systems and improve livelihoods and diets in low- and middle-income countries.
Opening the door to commercial fodder production
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT is partnering with GIZ in Zambia to clear hurdles for smallholder farmers to produce fodder at a commercial level.
The democratization of innovation
InnovationsThe Scaling Scan is facilitating access to sustainability and growth around the world and across diverse industries.
Zambia officials promote sustainable maize cropping practices for small-scale farmers
Environmental health and biodiversityThe new farming methods can raise harvests, enrich soils, and capture and conserve moisture.
Bringing voluntary carbon offset markets to smallholder Indian farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT and ICAR partner to reward Indian farmers for utilizing climate smart agricultural practices.