Climate adaptation and mitigation
Climate change threatens to reduce global crop production, and poor people in tropical environments will be hit the hardest. More than 90% of CIMMYT’s work relates to climate change, helping farmers adapt to shocks while producing more food, and reduce emissions where possible. Innovations include new maize and wheat varieties that withstand drought, heat and pests; conservation agriculture; farming methods that save water and reduce the need for fertilizer; climate information services; and index-based insurance for farmers whose crops are damaged by bad weather. CIMMYT is an important contributor to the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security.
Ugandan breeders take the lead in crop innovation through new grant-based model
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT worked with Uganda’s NARO to breed new maize hybrids and screen germplasm for maize lethal necrosis resistance
Patience, Trust, and a Long View: How farmers in Malawi are shaping the future of Conservation Agriculture
Capacity development
Discover how Conservation Agriculture is transforming smallholder farming in Malawi through sustainable practices, farmer-led trials, and climate-smart innovations
From Struggle to Strength: A Young Farmer’s Journey Toward Sustainable Prosperity
Climate adaptation and mitigation
When young minds meet the right tools, they don’t just grow crops—they cultivate a new future for their communities
Mexico Biologicals Market to Worth Over US$ 2,268.76 Million by 2033
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Global News Wire ()
CIMMYT’s groundbreaking trial in Guanajuato slashed synthetic nitrogen use in maize by half—proving that sustainable farming isn’t just possible, it’s powerful
Agrobiodiversity Impacts Matter in Crop Residue Management Policies
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Residue burning isn’t just an emissions issue—it’s an ecological crisis undermining biodiversity, soil health, and future farm resilience, as CIMMYT’s latest global review makes clear
Turning waste into wealth: harnessing chicken waste to strengthen soil health for smallholder farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigation
An innovative pilot in Malawi is transforming poultry waste into a valuable organic fertilizer, linking smallholder farmers with chicken manure to restore soil fertility, increase yields, and support sustainable agriculture
Farmers Embrace Integrated Fall Armyworm Management at Kiboko Field Day
Capacity development
In Kenya, farmers discovered smarter, sustainable ways to fight fall armyworm and boost their harvests
ICRISAT and CIMMYT Leadership Reaffirm Commitment to Impactful Collaboration
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Global Agriculture ()
ICRISAT and CIMMYT have reaffirmed their partnership to accelerate science-driven, climate-resilient innovations that transform food systems and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers
Ingredion Renews Investment in Transformative Approach to Fair Trade of Corn Grown Sustainably
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT secures grant to scale up responsible sourcing strategy that traded more than 100,000 tons of sustainable grain in two years
Bridging Science and Impact: Monitoring Progress and Fostering Collaboration Across Groundnut Programs in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia
Capacity development
CIMMYT and NARES partners are boosting groundnut research across Africa to empower farmers and transform lives
Alternative Crops to Tackle Climate Change: Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at CIMMYT
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT brought together key agri-food stakeholders for a dynamic workshop on Opportunities for Alternative Crops in Mexico, sparking reflection and co-creation to drive productive diversification in the country’s semi-arid regions in the face of climate change
Beyond handshakes and agreements: The real work behind scaling conservation agriculture in Malawi
Capacity development
Forged in the fields of Malawi, CIMMYT and Total LandCare’s partnership is proving that climate-smart farming rooted in local realities can transform livelihoods, one resilient harvest at a time
ICRISAT and CIMMYT Leadership Reaffirm Commitment to Impactful Collaboration
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT and ICRISAT have joined forces to accelerate science-driven, locally grounded solutions that empower smallholder farmers in the face of climate change
When livestock is a farmer’s bank
Capacity development
Turning drought into opportunity, Francis and Annie are growing food, feeding goats, and building resilience with CIMMYT’s support in Malawi
Take it to the Farmer: partners trained on positioning & scaling climate-adaptive maize in rainfed marginal ecologies
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Resilient and ready for the future—new high-yielding, climate-adaptive maize (HyCAM) hybrids are built to withstand climate extremes. Guided by Dr. Norman Borlaug’s call to “Take it to the Farmer,” efforts are underway to deliver these seeds to smallholders across rainfed, marginal agroecologies in the Asian tropics, securing livelihoods and strengthening resilience
