In the media
How ancient wild relatives of wheat could safeguard our food supply
Climate adaptation and mitigationA CIMMYT study shows ancient wild wheat relatives can boost climate resilience and disease resistance in modern varieties
Melinda Smale: Exploring the Economic Value of Crop Diversity Conservation
Environmental health and biodiversitySource: Dailyhunt ()
Melinda Smale’s collaboration with CIMMYT has significantly advanced the understanding of crop diversity conservation, directly contributing to global agricultural sustainability and food security
African, Chinese stakeholders convene in Kenya amid call to transform food systems
InnovationsSource: Xinhuanet ()
China and Africa’s leaders gathered in Nairobi to explore innovative strategies for transforming agrifood systems at the Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum.
Embracing the future of crop breeding
InnovationsSource: Farmers Guide ()
Wheet breeder, Bill Angus, highlighted CIMMYT’s success in global crop breeding as a model for improving the UK’s agricultural strategies
SKUAST-K Maize Improvement Programme: Transforming Challenges into Bountiful Harvests
InnovationsThe SKUAST-K Maize Improvement Programme, with CIMMYT, is transforming maize farming in Jammu and Kashmir
Mars delivers record carbon emissions reduction
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT collaborates with Mars to promote regenerative agriculture and climate-smart practices, enhancing farm resilience and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Mexico
Climate Change And Growing Global Population Affects Food Security; Africa Most Affected Continent
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Nature World News ()
‘Rajaram – DCM Shriram Scholarship’ launched at DialogueNEXT conference
Capacity developmentSource: Business Line ()
It is aimed at fostering the next generation of agricultural scientists
Revised market segmentation for spring wheat—achieving alignment between ICARDA and CIMMYT
InnovationsSource: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT and ICARDA, with the CGIAR Initiative, have aligned spring wheat market segmentation to optimize breeding and meet market needs.
Climate-proofing India’s daily bread: The race for resilient wheat
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Thomson Reuters Foundation ()
CIMMYT is key in developing climate-resilient wheat in India, boosting food security.
Wheat cultivation in Africa at risk of fungal disease
InnovationsSource: The Herald ()
A study warns that the wheat blast fungus could threaten 75% of Africa’s wheat, with CIMMYT aiding in mitigation efforts.
Transforming Agriculture Together: Insights from the Ukama Ustawi Share Fair
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT showcased sustainable agriculture at the Ukama Ustawi Share Fair to enhance resilience and farmer livelihoods.
Over 5,000 Busia farmers to benefit from Kalro certified millet seed
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: The Star ()
Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat – part 2
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Seed Quest ()
CIMMYT and partners are developing heat-tolerant wheat varieties using advanced technologies.