Sustainable agrifood systems
Eight-year study in India by CGIAR and ICAR scientists suggests adoption of Conservation Agriculture can boost yields and manage an increasing carbon footprint
Agronomists, social scientists, and climate experts study the advantages of integrating Conservation Agriculture into a wide range of cropping systems practiced in the Western Indo-Gangetic Plains.
Enhancing the resilience of our farmers and our food systems: global collaboration at DialogueNEXT
CIMMYT and the World Food Prize Foundation co-organized DialogueNEXT—Seeds of strength: Nurturing farmer resilience, held at CIMMYT headquarters in Mexico from 10 to 11 July 2024. The event brought together scientists, agribusiness leaders, farmers, and policymakers from over 200 organizations and 55 nations, to help shape global collaboration and strategies for sustainably producing nutritious food for all, within planetary boundaries.
Unlocking Zambia’s maize potential through crop diversity
CIMMYT and ZARI trial different methods to increase maize productivity.
There’s an increasing interest for hubs in Mexico
Under the umbrella of CGIAR’s initiative in Excellence in Agronomy, worldwide experts are coming to Mexico to learn more about the hubs’ methodology and how its scientific results are reaching farmers.
‘Rajaram – DCM Shriram Scholarship’ launched at DialogueNEXT conference
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It is aimed at fostering the next generation of agricultural scientists
Digital solutions advance soil health for sustainable food systems and climate resilience
Digital tools that improve access to information and enhance farmers’ ability to learn, innovate, and adapt will play a significant role in advancing soil health.
Experts discuss strategies to address soil health challenges and the fertilizer crisis in Africa
Fertilizer plays a vital role in agriculture, yet often negatively impacts the environment. At the 2024 Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit, experts shared their experiences of addressing this global challenge.
Children, native maize, and gender perspectives
In Colombia, sustainable agriculture specialists are developing participatory diagnostics that will pave the way for agricultural biodiversity conservation. Inclusive workshops for children providing childcare during workshops and training events have helped empower women by increasing their ability to participate.
Launch of a new Global Partnership for the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative
FAO and CIMMYT team up to boost traditional nutrient-rich, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils to enhance diet quality for today and tomorrow.
G7 summit highlights importance of sustainable food systems
CIMMYT contributes to the G7 goals on agricultural productivity, food security, and climate change through the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative.
Innovation hubs in western Honduras, cornerstones for agricultural sustainability
By means of the regional initiative AgriLAC Resiliente, the InnovHub Occidente de Honduras technical team continues to promote sustainable agricultural practices in order to transform Honduran fields.
Harvesting diversity and feeding hope: unlocking the potential of potatoes
Working with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders in Sudan to move towards self-sufficiency. Helping Sudanese farmers integrate potato and sweet potato into their agricultural production systems to enhance food security and crop diversity is one of the program highlights.
How livestock vaccination campaigns support breeders in conflict-ridden Sudan
Working with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders to reduce the need for humanitarian assistance even in conflict-affected Sudan. SASAS and partners work to ensure animal health and improve the livestock value chain.
CIMMYT calls for direct agricultural investment to address Sudan’s food crisis
CIMMYT proposes actions to respond to the deteriorating food crisis catalyzed by the ongoing civil war in Sudan.