CGIAR
Climate-smart agriculture achievements inspire support for BISA-CIMMYT in Bihar, India
Climate adaptation and mitigation
During the 2014-2015 winter season, national and international stakeholders visit climate-smart villages throughout the region to view the progress of technology adoption.
Mother-baby trials promote conservation agriculture in Manica, Mozambique
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A testament to increased climate variability and risk for farming systems already operating on the razor’s edge, the 2014-15 cropping season will be recognized as a sad write-off by most farmers in Central Mozambique. The rains started six weeks late and most of the rainfall fell in only two months (normally it’s distributed over four), followed by a long drought and some few showers at the end.
Maize and wheat global gender study: coding large-scale data to reveal the drivers of agricultural innovation
Capacity development
Over the last week, MAIZE and WHEAT CRP investigators from the global cross-CRP study on gender in agricultural innovation met at El Batán from 26 Feb to 1 March to take stock of progress so far and plan the next steps in the implementation of this unique research initiative.
Men’s roles and attitudes are key to gender progress, says CIMMYT gender specialist
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Gender research and outreach should engage men more effectively, according to Paula Kantor, CIMMYT gender and development specialist who is leading an ambitious new project to empower and improve the livelihoods of women, men and youth in wheat-based systems of Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Pakistan.
Scientists seal agreement to boost adaptability of wheat to climate change
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Wheat area expansion faces a headwind requiring increased spending on R&D to raise yields
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Over the last 50 years big increases in agricultural production have come through improved yields. Since 1990, wheat is the only major crop to experience an overall decline in area.
Overview of CGIAR Development Dialogues
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The inaugural CGIAR Development Dialogues will focus attention on the vital role of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, landscapes and food systems in achieving sustainable development. The one-day event will be held at the Faculty House of Columbia University in New York City on 25 September. A by-invitation-only audience of some 300 will attend. Thousands more will be included online through live webcasting and social media channels.
Partnership on maize lethal necrosis in Africa makes significant progress
Nutrition, health and food security
Partners of the Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) project in Africa, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA), came together to review and discuss the progress and next steps for the project at a workshop on 14-15 May.
CIMMYT-CCAFS scientists identify maize varieties that can withstand drought and high temperatures in Zimbabwe
Climate adaptation and mitigation
