Genetic resources
CIMMYT releases 32 new elite maize lines
Innovations
CIMMYT maize lines CML616A to CML647A have diverse trait combinations and are suitable for tropical/subtropical maize production environments.
CIMMYT announces 2030 Strategy
Innovations
CIMMYT recognizes all organizations with a mandate to contribute to the development sector must consider transformations in the underlying systems to create sustainable and equitable interventions.
Unveiling the potential of sorghum to shape sustainable agriculture
Environmental health and biodiversity
Sorghum Conference brought together researchers, scientists and experts from around the world.
Bram Govaerts appointed as CIMMYT Director General
Govaerts was confirmed for a 5-year tenure (2023-2028) after acting as interim leader of CIMMYT since 2021.
CIMMYT at the Group of 20
Environmental health and biodiversity
At the recent G20 MACS, CIMMYT endorsed joint agricultural research and innovative partnerships to address global challenges facing agrifood systems through a multi-crop and multi-disciplinary approach.
Scientists breed new cereals
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Daily Monitor Online (29 May 2023)
CIMMYT and NaSARRI have partnered to strengthen seed systems for smallholder farmers of millet, sorghum, and groundnuts.
Crop Trust leadership visits CIMMYT
Environmental health and biodiversity
Securing biological diversity is a key mission for both organizations.
CIMMYT at AIM for Climate Summit
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT participates in Climate Summit with an eye towards accelerating innovations.
Global experts unite to strengthen plant health management in the Global South
Environmental health and biodiversity
Source: Smart Farmer Africa (16 May 2023)
Plant health experts met on May 12, International Day of Plant Health, to discuss and address the challenges facing plant health management capacity in the Global South.
