Blogs
CGIAR–NARES Event Highlights Innovations and Challenges in Dryland Crops
CIMMYT and partners are driving adoption of improved dryland crops through science-powered, locally led partnerships
Beyond handshakes and agreements: The real work behind scaling conservation agriculture in Malawi
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
When livestock is a farmer’s bank
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
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
Mother Farmers: Cultivating Change and Growing Resilience
In Kasungu, Malawi, Sarai Mkanasi is leading a farming revolution as climate smart mixed farming transforms livelihoods
Building a sustainable hybrid seed market system in Nepal to enhance food security and farmers’ profitability: transforming the seed sector through local capacity development
CIMMYT and partners are transforming Nepal’s maize seed sector through local hybrid seed production, capacity building, and inclusive rural development
Tips for diversifying crops and improving the functionality of agricultural systems
Diversifying cover crops and legumes enhances the functionality of agricultural systems by strengthening the soil, reducing pest pressure, and increasing climate resilience
Can organic fertilizers rebuild Zimbabwe’s fragile soils?
Smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe are restoring soil health and building climate resilience through farmer-led trials that integrate organic amendments and conservation agriculture practices
Retraining Trialists: Enhancing Capacity for Quality Data Collection
A nationwide training led by ZARI with CIMMYT support strengthened the skills of trialists in data collection, DNA sampling, and quality control to enhance research quality and crop improvement for dryland agriculture in Zambia
From CGIAR Research to Action: Strengthening Science-Policy Linkages
CGIAR is strengthening the link between research and policy by promoting simplified, impactful science communication and strategic engagement with policymakers to drive sustainable, evidence-based agricultural innovation
Joining Forces to Sow Peace through Multilateralism: CIMMYT’s Global Commitment
Through multilateralism, CIMMYT strengthens its global commitment to build peace, resilience, and sustainability in rural communities through science and agriculture
Fingerprinting bioinformatics pipeline cuts seed purity testing from days to clicks
A new bioinformatics-powered tool developed by CIMMYT is transforming seed purity testing by delivering fast, automated, and scalable genetic verification for dryland crops, empowering breeders and seed systems across Africa
Rita Devi’s Small Farmers Large Field model revives agriculture in Bihar
In Bihar, smallholder farmers like Rita Devi are transforming their livelihoods through collective action and innovative farming practices introduced by the Small Farmers Large Fields initiative
Women in agronomy: the journey of Carolina Cortez
Carolina Cortez, agronomist, promotes female leadership in agriculture and transforms the field with innovation and dedication
Decades of on-station conservation agriculture trials reveal key farming insights for Zambia’s changing climate
Two decades of CIMMYT-led conservation agriculture trials across Zambia uncover how tailored, climate-resilient practices can boost smallholder productivity and soil health amid increasing weather extremes