Sustainable agrifood systems
What it takes to bring the best seed to farmers
Capacity developmentCIMMYT’s board witnesses the results of impactful research and market partnerships in Kenya.
It’s time to change the system, not just the technology
InnovationsChanging farming technologies requires systemic change, argues Lennart Woltering in new article.
Sharp rise in Punjab-Haryana farm fires ahead of Diwali
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: Times of India (21 Oct 2019)
CIMMYT Principal Scientist M.L. Jat notes high number of happy seeders in Haryana and Punjab.
Mexico’s agriculture secretary calls for an integrated approach to reach the Sustainable Development Goals
Climate adaptation and mitigationVillalobos highlights the importance of improving food systems and agriculture to fight violence and forced migration.
Blue maize is all the rage, but are consumers willing to pay?
Environmental health and biodiversityStudy gives insight into Mexican consumers’ preferences and demand for blue maize tortillas.
Delhi Air Quality Descends to ‘Very Poor’, Worst Yet to Come
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: The Wire (17 Oct 2019)
Balwinder Singh warns that air pollution in India could be severe due to burning crop residue.
Agriculture and sustainability: the contribution of microsatellites
InnovationsSource: Donne del Food (16 Oct 2019)
Study by CIMMYT, Stanford and Cornell shows microsatellites can contribute to sustainable increase of food production.
2019 World Food Prize recognizes the impact of bringing improved seeds to Africa, Asia and Latin America
InnovationsThe work of laureate Simon N. Groot has helped smallholder farmers to enhance vegetable production and has improved the diets of millions.
The cereals imperative of future food systems
Nutrition, health and food securityThe world urgently needs a transformation of the global food system, leading to healthier diets for all and a drastic reduction in agriculture’s environmental impact. The major cereal grains must play a central role in this new revolution for the benefit of the world’s poorest people.
Ten things you should know about maize and wheat
Nutrition, health and food securityCan you imagine a world without maize and wheat? We can’t!
Rural women of eastern and southern Africa gain ground
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionOn the International Day of Rural Women, October 15, meet farmers who are leading their families and their communities to a better life.
Pulses, cobs and a healthy soil prove the success of a rural innovator
Climate adaptation and mitigationLong-term research on climate-smart agriculture in Malawi has improved the productivity, resilience and prospects of Mary Twaya, a single mother of three.
Mexico City to host Interdrought 2020
Climate adaptation and mitigationGlobal conference will serve as forum for collaboration on crop production in water-limited environments.
Microsatellite data can help double impact of agricultural interventions
Climate adaptation and mitigationResearchers argue data from small satellites can help target agricultural interventions to locations where impact will be greatest.
Saving the giant
Nutrition, health and food securityCIMMYT scientists engage to preserve the Jala maize landrace, famous for producing the longest maize ears in the world.