Innovations for development
Prospect of boosting lentil production bright in Rajshahi region
InnovationsSource: daily observer ()
The collaboration between CIMMYT, RWMRC, and the Krishi Gobeshona Foundation aims to revolutionize lentil production in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Reaching farmers in Zambia
Capacity developmentAID-I conducted a community sensitization to connect Zambian farmers with existing mobile networks that provide agricultural and climate data.
CIMMYT joins global efforts to curb greenhouse emissions and strengthen food systems
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT promoted ways to lessen climate shocks, especially for smallholder farmers who inordinately suffer the effects of climate change, including rising temperatures and extended droughts.
Will plants ever fertilize themselves?
Capacity developmentSource: The New Yorker ()
Researchers, including Sieg Snapp from CIMMYT, are pioneering crops that fertilize themselves by harnessing atmospheric nitrogen.
Researchers push for adoption of high-yielding millet varieties in Busia
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT and partners are spearheading the adoption of high-yielding millet varieties to boost food security and tackle climate change.
Transforming Agriculture: A Day in Cambodia with Wanjiku Guchu
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT contributes significantly to the global Excellence in Agronomy Initiative, focusing on sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation.
Soybean rust threatens soybean production in Malawi and Zambia
Climate adaptation and mitigationSoybean production in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow by over 2% per annum to meet the increasing demand. However, as production increases, significant challenges caused by diseases, pests, declining soil fertility, and other abiotic factors remain.
Using social network analysis to assess collaborative networks: a case study from the genebank platform evaluation
InnovationsSource: CGIAR ()
SNA empowers CIMMYT to uncover and strengthen vital connections within agricultural research networks, fostering collaborative innovations for global food security.
Enhancing partnerships for agricultural development
Capacity developmentAID-I Tanzania partners make plans to step up activity implementation, achieve wider impact, and build resilience for larger populations in 2024.
Sowing seeds of change: CIMMYT leads crop diversification efforts in South Asia
Capacity developmentCIMMYT is leading South Asia’s crop diversification efforts with projects such as TAFSSA and RUPANTAR, focusing on evidence-based policies and robust support to smallholder farmers.
What do we know about the future of agri-food systems in Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA)?
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: CGIAR ()
cCIMMYT’s research and development efforts are critical in addressing the environmental and socio-economic challenges of agriculture in CWANA.
Visiting Chinese scholar devoted to agricultural research in Mexico
InnovationsSource: XinhuaNet ()
Exposing the potential of agricultural mechanization in India and Bangladesh
Capacity developmentCSISA-MEA, with support from USAID, organized exposure visits to India for Bangladeshi farmers to encourage environmentally friendly practices and business expansion among ABLE enterprises.
CIMMYT wheat varieties help Ethiopia’s farmers mitigate devastating rust diseases
Ethiopia leads East Africa in wheat production, with 65% of sub-Saharan Africa’s share, through improved practices and varieties developed by CIMMYT.