Innovations
Working with smallholders to understand their needs and build on their knowledge, CIMMYT brings the right seeds and inputs to local markets, raises awareness of more productive cropping practices, and works to bring local mechanization and irrigation services based on conservation agriculture practices. CIMMYT helps scale up farmers’ own innovations, and embraces remote sensing, mobile phones and other information technology. These interventions are gender-inclusive, to ensure equitable impacts for all.
The other revolution that was born in Mexico: The legacy of sustainable transformation and its new roots
Innovations
Mexico is driving agricultural transformation by integrating sustainable practices such as regenerative agriculture, agroecology, integrated fertility and efficient mechanization. Through the Hub model developed by CIMMYT, it promotes innovation, food security and the well-being of producers
Agro fair in Kailali rejuvenates farmers
Capacity development
Source: República ()
CIMMYT’s Kailali Agro Fair inspired farmers to adopt modern machinery, transforming local agriculture
Training the next generation of plant breeders with VACS
Capacity development
The Vision for Adapted Crops and Soil (VACS) Capacity Project aims to train scholars and professionals in Africa in the latest plant breeding technologies
Improving Ethiopia’s Agricultural Systems Through Collaborative Research
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Discover how CIMMYT and Ambo University’s groundbreaking collaboration on climate-smart agriculture and innovative crop rotations is transforming Ethiopian farming for sustainable food security
CIMMYT at Borlaug Dialogue 2024: Building Tomorrow’s Resilient Food Systems Today
Innovations
CIMMYT’s impactful presence at the Borlaug Dialogue 2024 underscored its commitment to sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems through global partnerships, innovative initiatives, and recognition of key experts advancing food security worldwide
Positioning Nepal as a future seed production hub in South Asia
Capacity development
An international seed conference co-organized by CIMMYT in Nepal paved the way for seed business and investment opportunities, tapping into the country’s ideal agro-ecological conditions for seed production of cereals, fruits, and vegetables
CIMMYT’s Matthew Reynolds receives 2024 China Friendship Award
Capacity development
The award recognizes Reynold’s innovative contribution to crop science and his role in promoting cooperation between CIMMYT and China
A blueprint for soil health initiatives
Environmental health and biodiversity
Methods developed under CIMMYT’s GAIA project and adopted by national partners recognized as a success for acid soil remediation in Ethiopia
International recognition for CIMMYT: Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Bram Govaerts in India
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Bram Govaerts received an Honorary Doctorate, highlighting CIMMYT’s global impact on food security through innovation
Malho Marndi finds way forward with Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) Technology
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Malho Marndi is leading the way, proving that with the right technology, smallholder farmers can thrive
Context-dependent agricultural intensification pathways to increase rice production in India
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Nature Communications ()
A Nature Communications study shows that targeted nitrogen and irrigation interventions can sustainably boost rice yields and profitability in India
Machakos farmer reaps prosperity with new pigeon pea variety
Capacity development
Festus Muthoka’s story reflects broader efforts in the agricultural community to introduce more resilient crop varieties that meet the needs of farmers in challenging environments
Scaling fodder innovations to improve livestock productivity in Zimbabwe’s semi-arid regions
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The LIPS Zimbabwe project boosts livestock productivity and climate resilience by introducing drought-tolerant fodder crops and mechanization to farmers in semi-arid regions
Wild wheat: The key to food security in a warming world
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Increased investment in researching the crop’s grassy cousins can yield a new generation of varieties that are not just climate-resilient, but also environmentally regenerative