Maize
New CIMMYT maize hybrids available from Latin America Breeding Program
InnovationsCIMMYT is offering a new improved maize hybrid to partners, to scale up production for farmers in the region.
From seed to feed
Capacity developmentCIMMYT experts share latest updates in efforts to achieve feed self-sufficiency and more sustainable agrifood systems in Nepal.
Refresher webinar on fall armyworm management in South Asia
Environmental health and biodiversityExperts share latest updates, experiences, and ways forward to help farmers battle fall armyworm.
Making purple maize a seed of prosperity for Peruvian farmers
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionHigh-yielding purple maize, introduced into Peruvian agriculture by Alicia Medina Hoyos, is attracting global attention.
Elite maize seeds handed over to seed sector stakeholders in Nepal
Nutrition, health and food securityA range of maize varieties that are high-yielding, climate resilient and nutritious are being introduced for the first time in Nepal.
NestlĂ© Mexico and CIMMYT expand their collaboration for responsible sourcing through Plan MaĂz
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe results of the Plan MaĂz initiative were presented and, looking ahead, one of the goals is to ensure that 20% of the maize and wheat from this project is sourced through regenerative agriculture practices by 2025 and 50% by 2030.
Annual Report 2021 launched
Capacity developmentCIMMYT discovers and validates new science, translates it into innovations, and scales them up for farmers and society.
Stepping up for South Asian women
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThrough the CSISA project, CIMMYT is helping female farmers in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal to receive the recognition and opportunities they deserve.
Expanding BISA expertise to new horizons in South Asia
Nutrition, health and food securitySenior government representatives from across South Asia join forces to consolidate food security in the region.
AGG-Maize project registers impressive progress
Nutrition, health and food securityAchievements and next steps discussed at the review meeting in Nairobi, Kenya.
Special issue on gender research in agriculture highlights CIMMYT’s work on gender inclusivity
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionNew issue spotlights importance of gender inclusive approach to agricultural research for development.
The world cannot ignore the global food crisis and its consequences
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Des Moines Register (25 Sep 2022)
Cary Fowler, US Special Envoy for Global Food Security, mentions CIMMYT as one example of institutions “contributing significantly to global food security.”
Drought-tolerant maize and use of forecasting in agriculture praised by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT and CGIAR scientists develop drought-tolerant maize and use forecast information to prevent the spread of crop diseases.