food security
Bridging borders: A South-South exchange between Ethiopia and Nepal to tackle soil health challenges
CIMMYT facilitated a South-South exchange between Ethiopia and Nepal, fostering collaboration on innovative soil health solutions to enhance agricultural sustainability, climate resilience, and food security
Seeds of change: How QDS is transforming smallholder farming in Tanzania
CIMMYT strengthens Tanzania’s seed systems by improving smallholder farmers’ access to high-quality seeds and sustainable livelihoods
Driving Varietal Turnover: Insights from Market Intelligence and Seed Systems in Tanzania
The workshops convened by CIMMYT and partners in Tanzania explored market intelligence and seed system strategies to accelerate varietal adoption and turnover for groundnut, sorghum, and bean stakeholders
An entrepreneur’s journey in aquaculture: Fueled by partnership, innovation, and resilience
Cosmas Chachi’s journey into sustainable aquaculture, supported by AID-I, exemplifies how innovative, community-driven solutions can meet market demands, and improve nutrition while empowering rural livelihoods in Zambia
Innovation and Partnerships for a Food, Nutrition, and Climate-Secure Future
CIMMYT’s Science and Innovation Week 2025 brought together global experts to drive transformative solutions in agriculture, emphasizing collaboration, digital innovation, and resilient food systems to create lasting impact for smallholder farmers worldwide
Transforming Nigeria’s sorghum seed system with the FCMSS approach
A seed revolution in Nigeria’s drylands is boosting yields and livelihoods through improved sorghum access
Time Running Out to Avert Food Catastrophe, but There Is Hope
CIMMYT advances scientific innovations to boost crop productivity, resilience, and global food security
Advisory services boost bean farming in Malawi
The AID-I program boosts bean farming in Malawi by connecting farmers to markets, improving yields and incomes, and enhancing resilience and food security
Sowing a Seed of Hope: Transforming Lives through Mixed Farming in Nepal
In Nepal, CIMMYT’s Mixed Farming Initiative transforms traditional farming into sustainable, resilient systems for marginalized communities
Tecnologico De Monterrey Develops Nutraceutical Corn to Address the Global Food Crisis and Improve Health
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Tecnologico de Monterrey and CIMMYT developed nutraceutical corn to enhance nutrition and advance food security
Beyond Survival: Thriving through solar innovation and empowerment in Sudan
As Sudan grapples with the dual crises of conflict and climate change, solarization offers a scalable solution with multiple benefits. Its potential to empower women, engage youth, and strengthen public-private partnerships positions it as a cornerstone for sustainable agricultural development
How one farmer is learning and leading the way in improved millet and groundnut seed production in Uganda
Through access to drought-tolerant and disease-resistant crop varieties, Dennis Obua transformed a handful of seeds into a thriving farm, inspiring an entire community to embrace resilient farming practices
Farmer trials with improved seeds to promote seed production and improve local farming practices
In Uganda’s Bukedea District, Nelson Ekurutu, with CIMMYT’s support, is testing improved crops to help farmers boost yields and build resilience through better seeds and practices
Navigating the seed market and transforming agricultural productivity
AgriNet connects farmers with improved seeds, processes grains for diverse markets, and collaborates with CIMMYT and NaSARRI to align research with market needs and boost agricultural productivity