conservation agriculture
CIMMYT’s Hub Model – a learning field in Mexico for the Indian Scientists
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Conservation agriculture helps smallholder farmers to be more resource efficient
Capacity development
A village in the Indian state of Bihar boasts 100% zero-till technology adoption, helping improve agriculture production and climate change mitigation.
Smallholder Mexican farmers adopt resource-conserving innovations: slowly and in bits
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Supporting a gradual, step-wise adoption of conservation agriculture — along with livestock and residue management, use of new crops and improved varieties, and appropriate mechanization — appears promising.
Three sisters and 120 sweet potatoes: Mexican farmers embrace Maya traditions
Environmental health and biodiversity
Source: The Guardian (10 Jul 2023)
MaĂz Criollo Kantunil, a group of farmers and agro-ecologists, has successfully reintroduced three varieties of native maize using seeds supplied by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT).Â
