Sustainable agrifood systems
Out with the old, in with the new
Innovations
CIMMYT’s tried and tested approaches in varietal turnover and decades of experience in strengthening maize and wheat seed systems have a lot to contribute to CGIAR’s plan of building robust food systems by 2030.
Groundwater depletion in India could reduce winter cropped acreage significantly in years ahead
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Switch to irrigation canals will not fully compensate for the expected loss of groundwater in Indian agriculture, new study concludes.
Breaking Ground: Dyutiman Choudhary builds strong agribusinesses for sustainable economic growth
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT market development specialist works to strengthen the seed and fertilizer market systems and value chains in Nepal.
Classic milpa maize intercrop can help feed communities forgotten by development
Nutrition, health and food security
New study in the Western Highlands of Guatemala confirms relation between milpa intercropping diversity and nutritional capacity.
$21m USAID project to boost agriculture mechanisation
Capacity development
Source: The Daily Star (11 Feb 2021)
USAID has started the implementation of a $21.4 million project led by CIMMYT and partners to support the mechanization of agriculture in Bangladesh.
Lightbulb moments
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, CGIAR and CIMMYT scientists share their career journeys.
Digital nutrient management tool reduces emissions, improves crop yields and boosts farmers’ profits
Climate adaptation and mitigation
New research shows that the Nutrient Expert decision tool is better for farmers’ fields, extension services and the environment.
Taking stock of value chain development
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Assessing the approach’s potential and limitations for strengthening the livelihoods of the rural poor, a new book draws conclusions applicable across the development field.
An aspiration for entrepreneurship
Capacity development
CSISA initiatives support smallholder farmers in India to become successful entrepreneurs.
Breaking Ground: Gokul Paudel finds the best on-farm practices for South Asia
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
CIMMYT system economist explores ways to streamline smallholder farming systems through mechanization, gender equity and conservation agriculture.
Solving South Asia’s sustainability issues will require a systems approach to crop management
Climate adaptation and mitigation
New research shows that a portfolio of crop management practices can boost productivity while minimizing harm to the environment.
The past, present and future of agricultural research
Nutrition, health and food security
Researchers join government officials and other stakeholders to discuss collaborative research and development activities in Bangladesh.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center works in Colombia to enhance grain quality
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: RCN Radio (15 Dec 2020)
Natalia Palacios, Maize Quality Specialist at CIMMYT, spoke about the center’s work in Colombia and the future of maize production in the program ‘Tierra de Sueños’.
Agriculture for Peace: A call to action to avert a global food crisis
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT, the Government of Mexico and the Nobel Peace Center celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize.
Best of 2020: Editors’ picks
Innovations
This year, we published more than 250 stories related to maize and wheat science around the world. Here are some of our favorites.
