Capacity development
CIMMYT training courses play a critical role in helping international researchers meet national food security and resource conservation goals. By sharing knowledge to build communities of agricultural knowledge in less developed countries, CIMMYT empowers researchers to aid farmers. In turn, these farmers help ensure sustainable food security. In contrast to formal academic training in plant breeding and agronomy, CIMMYT training activities are hands-on and highly specialized. Trainees from Africa, Asia and Latin America benefit from the data assembled and handled in a global research program. Alumni of CIMMYT courses often become a significant force for agricultural change in their countries.
Syngenta-CIMMYT collaboration on helping smallholders stay safe
Capacity developmentJavier Valdes, country head at Syngenta Mexico, talks about collaboration with CIMMYT.
China’s vice premier ushers in new era of agricultural collaboration
Capacity developmentChina’s Vice Premier Liu Yandong visits CIMMYT to thank the organization for its contribution to China’s agricultural development over the past 30 years.
New Publications: Study reveals new insights about machinery adoption in Bangladesh
Capacity developmentIn this list of recent publications, we discuss new ways how development practitioners and policy makers can approach machinery adoption in Bangladesh.
5th International master class on soil born pathogens of wheat
Capacity developmentThe 5th International Master Class on Soil Borne Pathogens of Wheat was held in Eskisehir, Turkey, on 11-23 July 2016.
CIMMYT and partners set the pace in maize and wheat research in Africa
Capacity developmentState-of-art research facilities leap Africa’s Agricultural potential through modern research.
CIMMYT receives collaboration award from the Yunnan provincial government
Capacity developmentCIMMYT received a collaboration award recognizing contributions made to improving maize and wheat productivity, from the government in China’s Yunnan Province.
Farming Systems Intensification in South Asia
Capacity developmentA workshop on farming systems analysis was held at Wageningen University (WUR), The Netherlands, on 5-7 July 2016.
Making Farming Profitable: Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture through Business Model Innovations
Capacity developmentTo develop and scale innovative CSA business models at climate-smart village (CSV) sites in South Asia, a workshop was held at WUR on 4 July 2016.
Smallholders in Rwanda and Zambia to enhance wheat productivity through new project
Capacity developmentA new project aims to over double wheat production in target areas of Zambia and Rwanda to help smallholders meet rising demand and cope with high import costs.
New multi-crop zero-till planter boosts yields and farming efficiency in Pakistan
Capacity developmentA new planter that promotes dry seeding of rice, saves water and increases planting efficiency is being used increasingly in Pakistan’s Punjab Province.
Building a sustainable future: A history of conservation agriculture in southern Africa
Capacity developmentSince 2004, conservation agriculture has helped farmers in southern Africa maintain and boost yields, protect the environment and increase profits.
CIMMYT’s knowledge sharing efforts contribute to improved seed production in Africa
Capacity developmentA training held from June 13 – 23, 2016 emphasized hand pollination in maize variety development and seed multiplication.
Bhutan and Bangladesh join forces to combat threat of rust diseases
Capacity developmentFor the first time, Bhutan and Bangladesh are collaborating on evaluating Bangladeshi wheat lines for resistance to yellow and leaf rusts.
Scientists trained on breeding program management, statistical data analysis
Capacity developmentA training course on maize breeding program management and statistical data analysis was held from 23-27 May 2016 in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Seeding the future: Emergency support for drought-affected farmers in Ethiopia
Capacity developmentThe 2015-2016 El Niño has led to drought leaving 10.2 million people – more than 1 in 10 Ethiopians – in need of emergency food assistance.