CGIAR
Researchers urged to use common gender keywords to improve data impact
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionA lack of consistent keywords when tagging research is leading to holes in searches for gender research across CGIAR, the world’s largest network of agricultural researchers. A more systematic and sharper use of keywords when describing datasets will improve findability in searches.
Reaping the benefits of innovation
Capacity developmentService provider harvest model could create opportunities for young African entrepreneurs while reducing carbon emissions.
Farmers diversify crops in their fields and food on their plates
InnovationsTwo-wheel tractors are allowing Ethiopian farmers to boost their incomes and support their communities in times of need.
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.
The many colors of maize, the material of life
Environmental health and biodiversityThe use of corn husk as veneer has helped a town to preserve maize biodiversity, protect the environment and reduce migration.
Two decades of illustrious service
Capacity developmentStephen Mugo retires from CIMMYT after more than twenty years of commitment and scientific contributions.
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.
Fight against viruses, also in defense of maize and our food
Environmental health and biodiversitySource: Donne del Food (31 May 2020)
B.M. Prasanna, director of CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program and the CGIAR Research Program on Maize, discusses the viral disease maize lethal necrosis.
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.
Battling devastating viral diseases, also in plants
Nutrition, health and food securityMaize lethal necrosis has taught us that intensive efforts to keep human and plant diseases at bay need to continue beyond the COVID-19 crisis.
Preserving the legacy of biodiversity
Climate adaptation and mitigationMaize and wheat seeds from all over the world are preserved at the CIMMYT genebank, used to bring new varieties to farmers, and backed up at the Global Seed Vault.