Sustainable agrifood systems
Support groups open women’s access to farm technologies in northeast India
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionSelf-help groups in Bihar are putting thousands of rural women in touch with agricultural innovations, benefiting households and the environment.
Digital imaging tools make maize breeding much more efficient
InnovationsThese technologies, known as high-throughput phenotyping platforms, replace lengthy paper-based visual observations of crop trials.
Breaking Ground: Rahma Adam unleashes the agricultural productivity of Africa’s women and youth
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionCIMMYT sociologist believes there is one vital resource that remains untapped to increase food security and boost livelihoods.
How gender equity and social inclusion are improving the lives of rural families in Africa
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionWomen have the potential to be drivers of agricultural transformation.
Tribal women in India find value in maize cultivation
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThis year the group harvested more than 3,300 kg from seven acres of land.
Farmers key to realizing EAT-Lancet report recommendations in Mexico, CIMMYT highlights
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT was invited to discuss the findings of the EAT-Lancet Commission report and its implications for Mexico.
International Women’s Day 2019: Women in seed systems in Africa
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThese entrepreneurs are breaking social barriers while improving household nutrition and livelihoods.
New publications: Gender and agricultural innovation in Oromia region, Ethiopia
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionAuthors examine how smallholders attempt to innovate with improved wheat seed, row planting, and the broad bed maker, introduced through the Ethiopian agricultural extension system.
Policy forum in Mozambique recommends scaling sustainable agriculture practices
Capacity developmentUnsustainable farming practices like monocropping are impacting soil health and reducing the productivity of farms.
Assessing the effectiveness of a “wheat holiday” for preventing blast in the lower Gangetic plains
Nutrition, health and food securityPolicy to encourage alternative crops for wheat farmers in South Asia a short-term solution at best, say CIMMYT researchers
Women’s equality crucial for Ethiopia’s agricultural productivity
Capacity developmentSource: The Reporter (16 Feb 2019)
A new report shows that gender inequality in Ethiopia is hampering efforts to reach the government’s goal of wheat self-sufficiency by 2022.
New partnership announced for sustainable maize production in Colombia
Nutrition, health and food securityThe project will develop maize varieties adapted to the country’s farming conditions and will promote sustainable intensification practices among farmers.
Experts analyze food systems at EAT-Lancet Commission report launch in Ethiopia
Climate adaptation and mitigationGovernment officials, researchers and experts developed a list of recommendations going forward.
Precision planters boost maize yields in Pakistan
InnovationsIn the northwestern province of Pakistan, CIMMYT is helping connect farmers with precision planters to support higher maize yields and incomes.
Smallholder wheat production can cut Africa’s costly grain imports
Nutrition, health and food securityScientists are working to catalyze local farming and help meet the rapidly rising regional demand wheat.