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.

Features

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Women farmers in Nepal are increasing their income and leading positive change in their communities through capacity building programs in mechanization and post-harvest management.

News

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Sieglinde Snapp’s visit strengthens CIMMYT’s commitment to sustainable agriculture. NSSRC and NARC acknowledge the transformative impact and express hopes for ongoing collaboration.

In the media

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Source: The Kathmandu Post (10 Oct 2023)

In Nepal, the collaboration between IWMI, CIMMYT, and local governments thus opened a promising path toward sustainable agricultural development, where the enthusiasm and involvement of farmers became the cornerstone of progress and innovation.

News

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As the world faces food insecurity and malnutrition fueled by a changing climate, experts reveal that millets, a valuable nutritious and climate-resilient food source, offer an opportunity to enhance sustainable food production and transform food systems.

In the media

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Source: The Kathmandu Post (25 Sep 2023)

The International Water Management Institute and CIMMYT conducted research on Sustainable Intensification of Mixed Farming Systems (SI-MFS), including innovations in six potential areas that are urgently needed to transform agricultural practices.

Blogs

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CIMMYT continues its dedication to mechanization as part of FAO conference. Bram Govaerts, director general, presented a keynote address.

In the media

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Source: China Today (19 Sep 2023)

Former CIMMYT’s director general (2008-2016), Dr. Thomas A. Lumpkin, talks about climate change, international cooperation and the future of food security.

Blogs

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Cary Fowler, U.S. special envoy for food security, warns of dire consequences if the international community fails to act to mitigate climate change impacts on agrifood systems. The CIMMYT 2030 Strategy holds the approach to respond and mitigate some of the worst effects of this looming crisis.

In the media

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Source: AgriLink (31 Mar 2023)

The fodder chopper implemented by CIMMYT has been a game-changer for female farmers and wider rural economies in Bangladesh.

Features

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A village in the Indian state of Bihar boasts 100% zero-till technology adoption, helping improve agriculture production and climate change mitigation.

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In the media

Source: Michigan News (1 Sep 2023)

New study analyzes historical data on groundwater levels, climate and crop water stress to look for recent changes in withdrawal rates due to warming.

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Agriculture Research Associate