CGIAR
CIMMYT releases 32 new elite maize lines
Innovations
CIMMYT maize lines CML616A to CML647A have diverse trait combinations and are suitable for tropical/subtropical maize production environments.
Appropriate farm scale mechanization can aid in agroecological transformation
Environmental health and biodiversity
The CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology is at the forefront of providing science-based evidence for the transformative nature of agroecology and its potential to bring about positive changes in food, land, and water systems in Zimbabwe.
Unveiling the Nexus between Agrifood Systems and Climate Change: Harvesting insights from latest IPCC report
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Facilitating collaborations and partnerships to advance research and development efforts to advance food security and mitigate climate change.
Bram Govaerts appointed as CIMMYT Director General
Govaerts was confirmed for a 5-year tenure (2023-2028) after acting as interim leader of CIMMYT since 2021.
Scientists urge shifting more nitrogen to low-input farms and better use on high-yield farms
Environmental health and biodiversity
Improving the distribution and use of nitrogen fertilizer — skewed by price hikes and outdated subsidies — can raise maize, wheat, and rice production in Africa and South Asia, while saving on fertilizer and addressing both food security and climate crisis concerns, a new study finds.
Agricultural Transformation in Africa
Innovations
Bram Govaerts calls for support among CIMMYT, CGIAR, and African researchers.
CIMMYT Director General reaffirms commitment to Zambia
Visit to Southern Africa AID-I Rapid Delivery Hub partners and intervention sites highlights strong partnerships bringing sustainable innovations to Zambia.
Wheat output in Africa and South Asia will suffer severely from climate change by 2050, modelling study shows
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Crop simulation models predict that climate change will lower global wheat production by 2050 in Africa and South Asia, where food security is already threatened.
Building capacities for advanced modern breeding programs in Africa
Capacity development
CIMMYT trains scientists in product profile-based maize breeding for increased genetics gains.
New generation of farmers lead the way in making farming more productive and profitable
Capacity development
Smallholder farmers increasingly benefit as the younger generation adopts mechanization and sustainable agri-technologies.
Inauguration of the international soil-borne pathogens research & development center in Ankara, Turkey
CIMMYT partners with Turkish Ministry to strengthen defenses against food security threat.
Accelerating delivery of stress-tolerant, nutritious seed in Eastern and Southern Africa
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT and partners are working to accelerate the delivery of stress-tolerant and nutritious seeds to boost smallholder farmer resilience to drought and pests in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia.
