For more than a decade, the participatory regional on-farm trials (ROFT) have involved hundreds of farmers to identify the most suitable new maize hybrids, contributing to CIMMYT’s mandate of tackling food and nutrition insecurity through advanced breeding methods

Working with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders to reduce the need for humanitarian assistance even in conflict-affected Sudan

To truly make a difference, research must speak the language of policy. CIMMYT scientists in Bangladesh ensure their work translates into practical solutions for agrifood systems

CIMMYT uses innovative survey technique to quantify how farmers seed purchases can be influenced by information on product performance

CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program works to ensure that farmers have access to rich agricultural lands to cultivate their main staple and cash crops and enhance food production amid escalating conflict and prevailing food insecurity.

To enhance the food security of Colombian smallholder farmers, a group of CIMMYT specialists and local organizations are studying maize value chains in various regions of the country to establish effective strategies for the conservation and production of native maize, particularly to link farmers with niche markets