Exploring the potential for blended wheat flours in Kenya
CIMMYT supports practical solutions to the ongoing global wheat crisis by understanding consumer acceptance of foods baked from blended wheat flour.
How to shockproof staples in a looming global food crisis
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, practical actions now can build food system resilience.
Researchers use storytelling to evaluate women’s agency in agricultural production
A study in India highlights who does what in wheat farming to support the design of gender-responsive interventions in the region.
Ecological farming a boon for staple crop farmers in Africa, new study finds
Cropping diversity, soil-enriching crops, and adding organic material to soils can boost food-crop yields for farmers who can’t apply fertilizer.
China to build international agricultural breeding center in Hainan
Source: Xinhua News (14 Jul 2022)
A letter of cooperation has been signed in China to signal the start of a new partnership aiming to meet the global challenge of climate change and ensure food security.
Areas of expertise
Russia-Ukraine conflict and global food security
Explore our analysis of how the Russia-Ukraine will impact global food security — and the possible solutions.
The power of data in improving conditions for female farmers
With the help of big data, CIMMYT researchers in Bangladesh partner with Michigan State University and local NGOs to pinpoint opportunities to increase women’s participation in farm extension training sessions.
Conservation agriculture practices revive saline and sodic soils
Evidence suggests conservation agriculture can maintain the sustainability of agri-food systems in regions impaired by soil salinity and sodicity.
Afghan wheat landrace shows promise for rust resistance
Genetic analysis of the Afghan wheat landrace KU3067 reveals resistance to leaf rust and stripe rust, which can be used to develop further disease-resistant wheat varieties.
New CIMMYT maize hybrid available from South Asian Tropical Breeding Program
CIMMYT is offering a new improved maize hybrid to partners, to scale up production for farmers in the region.
More than machines
In collaboration with GIZ, CIMMYT’s Scaling Scan is helping Green Innovation Centers in Africa address the sustainability problem.
Pilot of new wheat variety improves yield for farmers in Ethiopia
Farmers in Ethiopia’s lowlands trialed usage of the Kingbird wheat variety, with promising results for improved yield and increased income.
How bad will we let the food crises get?
Dr Alison Bentley leads the Global Wheat Program at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and will be addressing the Crawford Fund’s international conference Celebrating Agriculture for Development – Outcomes, Impacts and the Way Ahead this week in Parliament House, Canberra.
Farmers’ views on app usage for information sharing
Technology offers a route to better information sharing for farmers. CIMMYT research examines whether a mobile app is the right solution.
The power of data in improving conditions for female farmers
With the help of big data, CIMMYT researchers in Bangladesh partner with Michigan State University and local NGOs to pinpoint opportunities to increase women’s participation in farm extension training sessions.
Conservation agriculture practices revive saline and sodic soils
Evidence suggests conservation agriculture can maintain the sustainability of agri-food systems in regions impaired by soil salinity and sodicity.
Afghan wheat landrace shows promise for rust resistance
Genetic analysis of the Afghan wheat landrace KU3067 reveals resistance to leaf rust and stripe rust, which can be used to develop further disease-resistant wheat varieties.
Farmers’ views on app usage for information sharing
Technology offers a route to better information sharing for farmers. CIMMYT research examines whether a mobile app is the right solution.
