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FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization

Rome, Italy

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing the first-ever Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (GAMC), under the theme of  “Efficiency, Inclusiveness and Resilience” from September 27-29, 2023. The GAMC will discuss context-specific interventions that enable the optimization of agricultural mechanization efficiencies combined with the minimization of the deleterious effects of […]

The Middle East and North Africa Climate Week 2023

The Middle East and North Africa Climate Week (MENACW) will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 8-12, 2023, hosted by the government of Saudi Arabia. The event is part of a series of Regional Climate Weeks leading up to COP28 in Dubai. Under the theme, "Forging Pathways for Sustainable and Resilient Buildings in […]

Climate Change and Food Security: Plant Science Roles Virtual Seminar

"Molecular Plant", a plant health journal, will host an online seminar on October 17-18, 2023. The two-session seminar will bring together researchers to discuss food security, climate change and plant health. Kevin Pixley, director of the Dryland Crops and Global Wheat programs at CIMMYT, will present a recently published paper, "Redesigning crop varieties to win […]

3rd African Plant Breeders Association (APBA) Conference

The African Plant Breeders Association (APBA) Conference was initiated in 2019 to disseminate the latest knowledge and achievements in the field of agriculture, to enhance research and development (R&D) for sustainable agriculture production systems in Africa. CIMMYT researchers will join plant breeders, students, private companies and national agriculture policymakers to share research advancements in line […]

Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week

Panama will host the 2023 Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week in Panama City from October 23-27, 2023.  Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week is one the four regional climate weeks taking place this year ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai. The week-long conference will cover issues of important relevance to […]

2023 Borlaug Dialogue

The Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, also known as the "Borlaug Dialogue" and the "premier global agriculture conference," addresses contemporary issues related to nutrition and food security. The dialogue brings together more than 2,000 people from over 60 countries. The conference lasts three days and assembles scientists, policymakers, business executives and farmers to strengthen partnership […]

The development of millet value chains and processing

Join us for an informative webinar on millet value chains and innovative processing methods. Millets, often referred to as "smart crops," are gaining recognition for their nutritional, ecological and economic value. This webinar will bring together researchers, experts and practitioners to explore the development of millet value chains, discover sustainable processing techniques and understand the […]

COP 28 – UN Climate Change Conference 2023

CIMMYT will join CGIAR and partners at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, UAE, to address climate change and food security. Through collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovative science, CIMMYT and partners can strengthen the productivity, sustainability and resilience of agrifood systems. We can equip farmers with the know-how and innovations they […]

Millet processing and progress on understanding pearl millet rancidity

As part of the Dryland Crops Program webinar series on the International Year of Millets, CIMMYT invites you to an upcoming webinar on Millet processing and progress on understanding pearl millet rancidity. When: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 4:00-5:00 pm East Africa Time. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tTcvxuSyQASHhpR4uDVUhw   SESSION/ACTIVITY […]

Dataverse Community Meeting 2024: Harvesting Data from the Field to the Cloud

The Dataverse Community Meeting will come together this 2024 under the theme Harvesting Data from the Field to the Cloud and unite members and newcomers interested in the region's life sciences repository to build stronger, transnational relationships to develop and enhance Latin America's institutions and collaboration in the Community. This year's meeting will be held […]

The Paula Kantor-CIMMYT Gender and Development Hub

Join us as we commemorate the legacy of Paula L. Kantor and celebrate the inauguration of the Paula Kantor CIMMYT Gender and Development Hub. This event honors the remarkable contributions of Paula Kantor, a gender and economic development specialist whose commitment to improving livelihoods has left a lasting impact. Paula Kantor, senior scientist in Development […]

Field Day

Ciudad Obregón Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico

On March 12, 2024, CIMMYT will host the Global Wheat Program field day, in Obregon. This annual event attracts partners, collaborators, scientists, funders and farmers alike from around the world to the research station affectionately known as the "Mecca for wheat breeding". Everyone is welcome to this special event.

International Conference on Strengthening Maize Value Chain in Nepal

Background Maize is a staple cereal used for food, feed, and fodder, and an important food security crop in Nepal. Grown across the country, maize is consumed in various forms, including flour (to make roti), porridge (dhido), and snacks. Maize demand has steadily increased by 5 percent per year over the last few decades. The […]

AID-I Virtual Farmers Field Day

The Southern Africa Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) Rapid Delivery Hub will conduct a virtual field day on 17 April for small-scale farmers to promote sustainable intensification technologies, raise awareness of AID-I last mile delivery activities, and create a platform for dialogue on smallholder productivity. Farmer Grace Malaitcha on her maize plot near Nkhotakota, Malawi. […]