conservation agriculture
Farmers in Zimbabwe embrace agroecology
Capacity development
In the Mbire and Murehwa districts of Zimbabwe, smallholder farmers are being introduced to agroecology interventions as part of a CGIAR Initiative.
How does physical disturbance of soil impact carbon mineralization?
Environmental health and biodiversity
A study on the physical disturbance of soil shows that it drives changes in soil properties and affects soil microbial activity.
Zambia officials promote sustainable maize cropping practices for small-scale farmers
Environmental health and biodiversity
The new farming methods can raise harvests, enrich soils, and capture and conserve moisture.
Bringing voluntary carbon offset markets to smallholder Indian farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT and ICAR partner to reward Indian farmers for utilizing climate smart agricultural practices.
CIMMYT project helps educate farmers in Zimbabwe on seed practices and improved varieties
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A project run by CIMMYT is giving farmers access to demos, field days and seed fairs to improve their understanding of good agronomic practices and improved seed varieties.
Planting Better Seeds a Key for Mexico’s Food Security
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: Mexico Business News (14 Oct 2022)
Bram Govaerts discussing the development of seed systems that work for smallholder farmers.