Mexico
MasAgro named a project transforming Mexico by leading university
Innovations
The Sustainable Modernization of Traditional Agriculture (MasAgro) project was named as transforming Mexico by a leading university in the country.
New book details benefits of holistic approach to agricultural development in Mexico
Capacity development
A book titled Options Available for Implementing MasAgro Technologies has been published which analyzes the options available for implementing sustainable agricultural practices and technologies in 23 Mexican entities
From east Asia to south Asia, via Mexico: how one gene changed the course of history
Nutrition, health and food security
The story of how Japanese wheat variety Norin 10 saved millions from starvation and revolutionized the world of wheat.
Food historian Rachel Laudan visits CIMMYT
Nutrition, health and food security
Food historian Rachel Laudan, who is currently conducting maize research, visits CIMMYT to interact with maize scientists to better understand maize in Mexico.
MasAgro impacts: four years harvesting sustainability in Mexico’s farmlands
Nutrition, health and food security
Harnessing Mexico’s Sun: CIMMYT Installs 920 Solar Panels in Green Initiative
Innovations
CIMMYT is actively taking advantage of solar energy’s potential in Mexico.
Sculptor captures demeanor of Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug
Nutrition, health and food security
Artist Katharine McDevitt, creator of a new bronze representation of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Norman Borlaug, is fascinated by sculptures representing pre-Hispanic deities.
“First Lady of Wheat” in Mexico to celebrate her father, Norman Borlaug
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
The late wheat breeder Norman Borlaug was so dedicated to his work that he was away from home 80 percent of the time, either travelling or in the field, recalls his daughter, Jeanie Borlaug Laube.
MasAgro Móvil brings key crop Information to farmers’ mobile phones in Guanajuato
Capacity development
After registering for the service, farmers receive short, simple, timely and free agricultural information on the most innovative and profitable conservation agriculture practices.
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug
Nutrition, health and food security
The Green Revolution saved millions of lives across Asia and led to CIMMYT’s Norman Borlaug receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.