Sustainable agrifood systems
Mexican farming can transition to be more resilient with technology
Nutrition, health and food security
The Global Farmer Network share their perspective on the challenges facing farmers and global food security.
The potential of conservation agriculture in increasing yield and tackling climate change
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Over three consecutive years, researchers study conservation agriculture conditions in under-developed coastal environments in South Asia.
The power of data in improving conditions for female farmers
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
With the help of big data, CIMMYT researchers in Bangladesh partner with Michigan State University and local NGOs to pinpoint opportunities to increase women’s participation in farm extension training sessions.
Conservation agriculture practices revive saline and sodic soils
Environmental health and biodiversity
Evidence suggests conservation agriculture can maintain the sustainability of agri-food systems in regions impaired by soil salinity and sodicity.
More than machines
Innovations
In collaboration with GIZ, CIMMYT’s Scaling Scan is helping Green Innovation Centers in Africa address the sustainability problem.
How bad will we let the food crises get?
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Dr Alison Bentley leads the Global Wheat Program at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and will be addressing the Crawford Fund’s international conference Celebrating Agriculture for Development – Outcomes, Impacts and the Way Ahead this week in Parliament House, Canberra.
Farmers’ views on app usage for information sharing
Innovations
Technology offers a route to better information sharing for farmers. CIMMYT research examines whether a mobile app is the right solution.
Growing confidence in the maize business
Capacity development
Agricultural businesses are investing in maize to reduce Nepal’s reliance on imports of the crop and to improve the experiences of farmers.