agrifood systems
International recognition for CIMMYT: Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Bram Govaerts in India
Climate adaptation and mitigationBram Govaerts received an Honorary Doctorate, highlighting CIMMYT’s global impact on food security through innovation
African, Chinese stakeholders convene in Kenya amid call to transform food systems
InnovationsSource: Xinhuanet ()
China and Africa’s leaders gathered in Nairobi to explore innovative strategies for transforming agrifood systems at the Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum.
Children, native maize, and gender perspectives
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionIn 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.
Transforming agricultural systems in Mozambique
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe Transformative Dryland Crops Project hopes for greater food security and increased income in northern Mozambique.
Translating strategy into scientific action
Climate adaptation and mitigationResearchers and partners from the Sustainable Agrifood Systems (SAS) program determined how to achieve agrifood system goals in alignment with CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy.
A sustainable agrifood systems approach in conflict-ridden Sudan
Capacity developmentCIMMYT, in partnership with USAID, is implementing the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan, an integrated agrifood system model designed to underpin food security through scalable development opportunities and sustainable agricultural practices.
CIMMYT joins global efforts to curb greenhouse emissions and strengthen food systems
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT promoted ways to lessen climate shocks, especially for smallholder farmers who inordinately suffer the effects of climate change, including rising temperatures and extended droughts.
Advanced training on conservation agriculture focuses on creating sustainable agronomic systems
Capacity developmentDuring the two-week training, jointly conducted by CIMMYT-BISA-ICAR, participants learned about innovative and cutting-edge research in conservation agriculture, visited industry, and interacted with farmers for first-hand impact.
What do we know about the future of agri-food systems in Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA)?
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: CGIAR ()
cCIMMYT’s research and development efforts are critical in addressing the environmental and socio-economic challenges of agriculture in CWANA.
Charting a new course in agriculture: NARC-CIMMYT synergy in Nepal
InnovationsNARC and CIMMYT prioritize food security and technology adoption to transform agriculture in Nepal.
Biodiversity-smart agriculture – the role of labour requirements
Climate adaptation and mitigationEvaluating Agro-ecological Management Options for Fall Armyworm in Zimbabwe
Environmental health and biodiversityWheat DEWAS to expand its wheat pathogen surveillance system project to East Africa, South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Farmers Review Africa (2 Nov 2023)