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

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

Carolina Cortez, agronomist, promotes female leadership in agriculture and transforms the field with innovation and dedication

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

Yuridia Hernández leads a network of women producers in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca who, like the land they cultivate, regenerate, sustain, and transform their plots through sustainable practices and collective work. 

When the worm won’t wait, farmers fight back—with science in the seed and solutions rooted in the soil.

Crops to End Hunger is modernizing CGIAR breeding systems to boost impact, speed, and inclusivity—transforming how we breed for tomorrow.

Fidelia González Galindo breaks barriers in agriculture by empowering rural women and transforming food security in Puebla

Discovery offers a new avenue for more durable and diversified wheat blast resistance