In the media
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
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
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
CIMMYT donates agricultural implements to Gwebi
Source: The Herald ()
CIMMYT is modernizing breeding in Zimbabwe with machinery to enhance research and climate-resilient maize production
Tecnologico De Monterrey Develops Nutraceutical Corn to Address the Global Food Crisis and Improve Health
Source: barchart ()
Tecnologico de Monterrey and CIMMYT developed nutraceutical corn to enhance nutrition and advance food security
CIMMYT visit celebrates strategic scientific partnership
Source: John Innes Centre ()
CIMMYT and the John Innes Centre are advancing global wheat research through a strategic partnership focused on innovative solutions for disease resistance, productivity, and sustainable food systems
Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market
Source: The Hindu ()
A CIMMYT study highlights the potential of agricultural carbon markets in India but calls for greater inclusivity, better incentives, and improved implementation to ensure long-term farmer participation and sustainable outcomes
In Zimbabwe, Women Are Leading the Battle Against Climate Change
Source: Inter Press Agency ()
CIMMYT supports Zimbabwean women farmers with climate-smart practices to build resilience and sustainability
Conservation Agriculture Transforming Farming in Southern Africa
Source: Inter Press Service ()
CIMMYT advances conservation agriculture in Southern Africa, boosting yields, soil health, and livelihoods through climate-smart practices and innovation
Climate Change Threatens Agriculture In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Farmers Struggle To Cope
Source: MenaFN ()
CIMMYT’s collaboration in developing drought-tolerant wheat and hybrid seeds is helping farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, including erratic rainfall and rising temperatures
Agro fair in Kailali rejuvenates farmers
Source: República ()
CIMMYT’s Kailali Agro Fair inspired farmers to adopt modern machinery, transforming local agriculture
Rockefeller Foundation Invests in Nature to Support Indigenous Peoples and Rainforest Communities at COP29
Source: AP News ()
The Rockefeller Foundation’s grant to CIMMYT supports regenerative agricultural research in Mexico, advancing sustainable solutions for food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation
Climate Hits Barley, World Bank Boosts Gender Equality
Source: Mexico Business News ()
CIMMYT and Heineken Mexico’s “Cultivando un México Mejor” program aims to combat climate change impacts on barley production through conservation agriculture, targeting 100% sustainable barley by 2030
Svalbard and Humanity’s Food Security
Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin received the World Food Prize for their work in conserving global crop diversity, crucially supported by CIMMYT and CGIAR’s genetic resource preservation efforts
This year’s World Food Prize underscores the value of seed banks and their stewards
Source: NPR in Kansas City ()
This year’s World Food Prize highlights the vital role of genebanks like CIMMYT’s in preserving crop diversity, ensuring food security, and supporting climate resilience for future agricultural systems