SystemDev
There’s an increasing interest for hubs in Mexico
Capacity developmentUnder the umbrella of CGIAR’s initiative in Excellence in Agronomy, worldwide experts are coming to Mexico to learn more about the hubs’ methodology and how its scientific results are reaching farmers.
Climate Change And Growing Global Population Affects Food Security; Africa Most Affected Continent
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Nature World News ()
Digital solutions advance soil health for sustainable food systems and climate resilience
Climate adaptation and mitigationDigital tools that improve access to information and enhance farmers’ ability to learn, innovate, and adapt will play a significant role in advancing soil health.
Experts discuss strategies to address soil health challenges and the fertilizer crisis in Africa
InnovationsFertilizer plays a vital role in agriculture, yet often negatively impacts the environment. At the 2024 Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit, experts shared their experiences of addressing this global challenge.
Children, native maize, and gender perspectives
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionIn Colombia, sustainable agriculture specialists are developing participatory diagnostics that will pave the way for agricultural biodiversity conservation. Inclusive workshops for children providing childcare during workshops and training events have helped empower women by increasing their ability to participate.
Launch of a new Global Partnership for the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative
Capacity developmentFAO and CIMMYT team up to boost traditional nutrient-rich, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils to enhance diet quality for today and tomorrow.
Transforming agricultural systems in Mozambique
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe Transformative Dryland Crops Project hopes for greater food security and increased income in northern Mozambique.
Transforming agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa: a new dawn for millet production
Climate adaptation and mitigationAs climate challenges intensify, a groundbreaking initiative is underway to revolutionize millet production in sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging the crop’s resilience and nutritional benefits to ensure sustainable food systems. A multi-faceted approach to enhancing millet production sets the stage for future initiatives and research aimed at realizing the full potential of millets in Africa.
G7 summit highlights importance of sustainable food systems
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT contributes to the G7 goals on agricultural productivity, food security, and climate change through the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative.
Innovation hubs in western Honduras, cornerstones for agricultural sustainability
Capacity developmentBy means of the regional initiative AgriLAC Resiliente, the InnovHub Occidente de Honduras technical team continues to promote sustainable agricultural practices in order to transform Honduran fields.
Revised market segmentation for spring wheat—achieving alignment between ICARDA and CIMMYT
InnovationsSource: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT and ICARDA, with the CGIAR Initiative, have aligned spring wheat market segmentation to optimize breeding and meet market needs.
Harvesting diversity and feeding hope: unlocking the potential of potatoes
Capacity developmentWorking with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders in Sudan to move towards self-sufficiency. Helping Sudanese farmers integrate potato and sweet potato into their agricultural production systems to enhance food security and crop diversity is one of the program highlights.
Everyone is welcome! Building an inclusive and respectful workplace at CIMMYT: our 2030 vision and commitment
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionCIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy promotes a holistic approach to strengthening agrifood systems. The strategy also promotes CIMMYT as a non-discriminatory place throughout the institution globally.
CIMMYT calls for direct agricultural investment to address Sudan’s food crisis
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT proposes actions to respond to the deteriorating food crisis catalyzed by the ongoing civil war in Sudan.
Promoting fertilizer awareness in Tanzania
Capacity developmentReaching out to farmers in the Songwe region of Tanzania.