Asia
As a fast growing region with increasing challenges for smallholder farmers, Asia is a key target region for CIMMYT. CIMMYT’s work stretches from Central Asia to southern China and incorporates system-wide approaches to improve wheat and maize productivity and deliver quality seed to areas with high rates of child malnutrition. Activities involve national and regional local organizations to facilitate greater adoption of new technologies by farmers and benefit from close partnerships with farmer associations and agricultural extension agents.
From seed to feed
Capacity development
CIMMYT experts share latest updates in efforts to achieve feed self-sufficiency and more sustainable agrifood systems in Nepal.
Increasing yield gain in Afghanistan
Nutrition, health and food security
Genetic gain for yield in CIMMYT varieties distributed in Afghanistan shows an increase over a 14-year period.
CIMMYT and China: A successful partnership since 1974
Capacity development
The CIMMYT–China collaboration over four decades has added some 10.7 million additional tons of wheat to China’s national wheat output.
Refresher webinar on fall armyworm management in South Asia
Environmental health and biodiversity
Experts share latest updates, experiences, and ways forward to help farmers battle fall armyworm.
The critical role of smallholder farmers of the Eastern Gangetic Plains in the global food chain
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
For World Food Day, discover how CIMMYT is improving food security, livelihoods and nutrition in South Asia, with support from ACIAR.
Elite maize seeds handed over to seed sector stakeholders in Nepal
Nutrition, health and food security
A range of maize varieties that are high-yielding, climate resilient and nutritious are being introduced for the first time in Nepal.
Forging collaborative ties from south to south
Nutrition, health and food security
Wheat experts gather at the Second International Wheat Congress to discuss resilience and sustainability, aiming to increase collaboration in the advancement of the crop.
Stepping up for South Asian women
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Through the CSISA project, CIMMYT is helping female farmers in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal to receive the recognition and opportunities they deserve.
Technology addresses gender inequality in wheat farming
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Male and female farmers in Ethiopia and India face different challenges to accessing new wheat varieties, discovers CIMMYT researchers.
Partnerships crucial for protecting plant health
Environmental health and biodiversity
Insights from the CGIAR Plant Health Initiative reached new audiences at the first ever International Plant Health Conference.
Expanding BISA expertise to new horizons in South Asia
Nutrition, health and food security
Senior government representatives from across South Asia join forces to consolidate food security in the region.
In Burkina Faso, a business model for mechanization is providing hope
Innovations
CIMMYT and its partners are helping farmers branch out into business to improve crop yield and create job opportunities in their communities.
The right time for the right place
Nutrition, health and food security
Zone-specific recommendations provide Afghan farmers with the best practices in wheat production for their region.
