Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Mechanized harvesting fuels rural prosperity in Nepal
InnovationsThe tractor-mounted reaper saves farmers time and money and offers new sources of income.
New publications: From working in the fields to taking control
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionNew study presents a typology of women’s decision-making in wheat in India.
Small but mighty
Capacity developmentThe introduction of mung bean has transformed rice-wheat food systems in Nepal and has been one of the major successes of the Agronomy and Seed Scaling project.
Farm mechanization under COVID-19
InnovationsAs the current pandemic and restrictions create labor constraints, CIMMYT experts discuss the role scale-appropriate farm machinery can play in addressing them.
Breaking Ground: Yoseph Beyene breeds desirable maize varieties for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
InnovationsCIMMYT breeder applies new tools and technologies to accelerate genetic gains, make breeding more efficient, and keep up with the changing dynamics of biotic and abiotic stresses.
In the best possible taste
Nutrition, health and food securityResearchers in Kenya and Uganda are incorporating sensory preferences like taste, smell or texture into maize breeding.
Blast and rust forecast
Climate adaptation and mitigationNew project to deliver wheat disease warnings directly to farmers’ phones in Bangladesh and Nepal.
Crossing boundaries
Nutrition, health and food securityLooking at wheat diseases in times of the COVID-19 crisis.
Breaking Ground: Aparna Das leads efficient and demand-driven maize research
Nutrition, health and food securityTechnical coordination between research and development partners is key to breed maize varieties that respond to the diverse needs of small farmers.
Moving out of poverty or staying poor
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionIs it up to the village men? Or women, too?
Smartphones drive data collection revolution, boost climate-smart agriculture in Bangladesh
Climate adaptation and mitigationFor the first time widespread monitoring examines how farmers are coping with climate stresses.