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.
Building a sustainable future: A history of conservation agriculture in southern Africa
Capacity development
Since 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 development
A 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 development
For 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 development
A 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 development
The 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.
Pakistan maize stakeholders discuss progress
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP) held its annual maize working group meeting on 10-11 May.
CIMMYT expands registered maize hybrids to western Nepal
Capacity development
CIMMYT and partners are supporting the expansion of registered hybrid maize and to help increase the crop’s productivity throughout the country.
Sustainable agriculture takes root in Karnataka, India
Capacity development
Nearly 150 scientists, researchers and extension agents attended a field training on conservation agriculture and mechanization for sustainable intensification.
Harnessing partnerships to build maize seed production and businesses in South Asia
Capacity development
A training course on maize seed production and seed business management was held from 28-30 March, 2016
Pakistani farming community nudged to improve agricultural productivity
Capacity development
AIP organized a one-day conference on “Agricultural Productivity Improvement through Nudging” in Pakistan
CIMMYT delivers technology to public and private partners in Nepal
Capacity development
Farmers in Nepal are benefiting from the work done by the Cereal Systems Initiative of South Asia (CSISA).
CIMMYT scientist to assume leadership role at the American Society of Agronomy
Capacity development
CIMMYT Principal Scientist Ortiz-Monasterio appointed as 2017 Global Agronomy Section Vice Chair of the American Society of Agronomy.
Harnessing maize biodiversity for food security, improved livelihoods in Africa
Capacity development
Diverse, stress tolerant maize varieties are benefiting smallholders throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Afghan and Indian researchers collaborate to combat wheat rust disease
Capacity development
Afghan and Indian researchers are collaborating to combat the wheat rust disease Karnal bunt.
New Publications: Maize Lethal Necrosis survey reveals farmer impact, future needs
Capacity development
A new study reveals the need for continued development of maize varieities resistant to MLN and strengthening farmer resilience.