SystemDev
Viewpoint: Hunger crisis — The number of countries unable to feed their populations has soared 400% since 2000. Here’s why crop biotechnology is a key solution
Innovations
Source: Genetic Literacy Project (11 Dec 2023)
CIMMYT and WorldVeg strengthen collaboration in the midst of the climate crisis to increase their impact
Capacity development
Agreement builds on successful partnership in southern and eastern Africa.
Discovering the potential of multispectral UAV and satellite sensors in detecting wheat rust in Ethiopia
Environmental health and biodiversity
Sensor technology is an efficient mitigator of crop epidemic and global food security risks.
I cannot do it alone
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Entomologist Esther Ngumbi talks curiosity, passion for science, and the importance of mentorship.
Wheat DEWAS to expand its wheat pathogen surveillance system project to East Africa, South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Farmers Review Africa (2 Nov 2023)
Millers in Nigeria laud the release to farmers of co-developed, CIMMYT-derived wheat varieties
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Wheat yield and adaptation demonstrate the power of collaborative research, miller group spokesperson said.
Ten years later: CIMMYT facilities in East Africa continue to make a difference
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A decade of maize impact, celebrating 10 years of success with CIMMYT’s maize DH and MLN screening facilities.
Scaling up health diet seed kits in Zanzibar
Capacity development
Health diet seed kits are enhancing food and nutrition security in Zanzibar.
CIMMYT’s Hub Model – a learning field in Mexico for the Indian Scientists
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Farmers’ Hub launched in Nigeria to boost food security and agricultural development
Capacity development
AVISA Farmers’ Hub initiative aims to empower local farmers, enhancing food security and agricultural development in North Central Nigeria.
Celebrating collaboration in science
Innovations
China-CIMMYT alumni event in Beijing recognizes the impact of partnership.
Nepal maize farmers share vision of a more profitable future with visiting agriculture officials
Innovations
Energized linkages with grain buyers through the Nepal Seed and Fertilizer Project have farmers planning to expand maize cropping.
Empowering local mechanics for sustainable machinery maintenance
Capacity development
Training workshop for Zimbabwean mechanics guarantees efficient machinery service under USAID-funded Mechanization Activity.
Integrating gender into crop breeding
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Innovative approaches to incorporating gender considerations into Seed Production Technology for Africa.
