The world population is projected to exceed 10 billion by 2100, posing a significant challenge to ensuring food security without depleting natural resources. To address this, the World Food Prize Foundation, in partnership with CIMMYT, will host DialogueNEXT on 10 - 11 July 2024, in Texcoco, Mexico. This event, which coincides with World Population Day, pays tribute to the legacy of Norman Borlaug while discussing strategies for global food security. Under the theme, Seeds of Strength: Nurturing Farmer Resilience, DialogueNEXT…

"Innovate, Cultivate, Thrive: Advancing Agriculture with Digital Solutions" The Digital Agriculture Forum, Nepal (Digital Ag Nepal, 2024) aims to identify and explore the gap between technology and agriculture to promote sustainable development and enhance food security in Nepal. Event objectives The forum will open a dialogue on advancing digital agriculture in the agricultural sector in Nepal by fostering collaboration and promoting knowledge sharing between stakeholders. There are three primary objectives of the Digital Ag Nepal, 2024: Showcase the global and…

After over 20 years of conducting global research-based trials on Conservation Agriculture in Southern Africa, CIMMYT is excited to be live at the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture. We will share our global efforts and the scientific foundation behind Conservation Agriculture. Join us at this valuable event, which showcases practical farming solutions derived from global research, international farming best practices, and insights from the broader agricultural industry. Under the theme "Enhancing Agricultural Resilience by Strengthening the Impact and Scaling…

The Southern Africa Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) Rapid Delivery Hub is part of the U.S. government's global hunger and poverty initiative, Feed the Future (FtF). The project is a joint diplomatic and development response by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State. AID-I provides critical support to smallholders in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia by improving access to the latest agricultural innovations in demand-led and market-based approaches to increase food production amid climate…

Transforming Agrifood Systems in Africa through Scientific Innovations and Partnerships The Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum aims to bring together key stakeholders and thought leaders from various agricultural research centers and private sectors to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborations centered around strengthening our partnership network to address key challenges facing Africa, with a focus on opportunities for leveraging scientific and technological capabilities of Chinese and African companies to improve African smallholders’ food security and livelihoods. CIMMYT Program Directors, Sarah Hearne and…

Join CIMMYT at the 114th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, a premier event that convenes diplomats, senior business executives, policymakers, government officials, and private sector representatives, among other stakeholders. Running under the theme, Cultivating Prosperity: Growing business. Innovating for change. Nurturing our future, this event highlights the vital importance of promoting economic prosperity, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainability and resilience in the agricultural sector. The show serves as a strategic platform for CIMMYT to share its groundbreaking research findings,…

Join us at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in Kigali to explore how CGIAR and CIMMYT are driving sustainable food security through agile partnerships

Join Us for the ASEAN Regional Training Webinar on Ecofriendly Management of Fall Armyworm in Maize-based Cropping Systems Dive into the latest ecofriendly strategies for managing Fall Armyworm (FAW) with leading experts from CIMMYT, IITA, ICIPE, PhilRice, CIP, and CABI. This interactive session will address critical topics such as FAW identification, biological control techniques, biopesticide application, host plant resistance, and agroecological management practices designed to support sustainable agriculture across ASEAN countries. What to Expect: Insights on sustainable FAW management from…

Background Experts have indicated that having role models is critical for aspiring leaders, and these role models can differ from person to person. Role models represent and expand what is possible, and they demonstrate the mindsets and behaviors on how to grow. In our science organizations, there are currently limited women role models available. This is part of the vicious circle we seek to break. Through this series of seminars, we will make more role models and different leadership styles…