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.
STEM the gap: Scientists reflect on women’s increasing participation and visibility in STEM careers
At CIMMYT, women leaders and scientists work on the pressing issues of our times. They contribute as managers, economists, and scientists – breeders, soil experts, agronomists, GIS analysts, pathologists, etc. Every day they help CIMMYT deliver on its commitment: Science and Innovation for a Food and Nutrition Secure World.
Will plants ever fertilize themselves?
Source: The New Yorker ()
Researchers, including Sieg Snapp from CIMMYT, are pioneering crops that fertilize themselves by harnessing atmospheric nitrogen.
Strengthening resilience in Mutoko farmers through agroecological research
A workshop to help tackle climate challenges faced by Mutoko farmers generated significant interest among farmers and stakeholders to work towards sustainable approaches.
Heat tolerant maize hybrids: a pursuit to strengthen food security in South Asia
CIMMYT’s systematic and targeted breeding strategy in South Asia helped develop 20 high yielding and heat-stress tolerant maize hybrids. The ongoing efforts strengthens the livelihood of farm families who are highly vulnerable to climate change in the Asian tropics.
Transforming Agriculture: A Day in Cambodia with Wanjiku Guchu
Source: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT contributes significantly to the global Excellence in Agronomy Initiative, focusing on sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation.
Siman hybrid: revolutionizing maize farming for prosperity in Somalia
Source: Satg ()
Filsan and CIMMYT launch Siman, a hybrid maize boosting Somalia’s agriculture and food security.
Protected: CSP2301-008RTX: ACRCP Phase 5: Optimising genetic control of wheat rusts through high value resistance genes
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Protected: Food and nutritional security for rural communities in the state of Quintana Roo
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Protected: GRUMA’s Sustainability Plan: Promoting sustainable agrifood systems in intensive production schemes
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Protected: Regenerative Agriculture Data (RAD): Evidence base of MasAgro’s farmer innovations
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Protected: Transforming Agri-food systems in Niassa Province of Mozambique: Participatory technology and innovation delivery for improved resilience and livelihoods
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Protected: China 2023 Contribution (to be applied in 2024)
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Protected: Collaboration Agreement Between the CIMMYT, Mexico and Henan Agricultural University, People’s Republic of China
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Protected: Tracking uptake of validated traits into breeding programs
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Protected: Accelerating the adoption of climate resilient regenerative agricultural practices across the wheat and maize value chain in the Mexican BajĂo
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