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DESIS, co-developed by CIMMYT and Nepal’s Seed Quality Control Center, is revolutionizing agriculture through a digital platform that streamlines seed demand and supply, boosts transparency, and ensures farmers access quality seeds faster

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In Niassa, farmers are joining forces through CIMMYT’s TSAN initiative to strengthen associations, boost productivity, and build resilient food systems with Irish Aid’s support

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CIMMYT’s Modular Impact Accelerator boosts Africa’s dryland seed and grain systems through innovation, local enterprise, and market-driven growth

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Seed companies and research institutions are lining up to commercialize CIMMYT’s climate-resilient maize, as more farmers seek solutions for food security and farm stability

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CIMMYT and KALRO, through the AVISA project, introduced the high-yielding Mituki pigeonpea variety in Makueni, Kenya. Learn how smallholder farmer Francis Ndiso transformed his livelihood, inspired his community, and helped strengthen local seed systems through innovation and resilience

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Strategic partnerships, digital tools, and high-quality agronomic data are transforming smallholder farming in Southern Africa, turning raw information into actionable insights that boost productivity and resilience

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A landmark workshop in Türkiye united scientists, policymakers, and institutions across West Asia and North Africa to fast-track climate-resilient wheat through collective germplasm selection and regional collaboration

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A Business-to-Business Forum in Tanzania is strengthening seed systems and value chains for sorghum and groundnut by driving investment, innovation, and farmer opportunities

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CIMMYT and ICAR are transforming sugarcane farming in India with additive intercropping of groundnut and pulses, driving resilience and sustainable growth

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CIMMYT is revolutionizing plant breeding with AI-powered phenotyping, using smartphones and machine learning to deliver faster, scalable, and more accurate crop data for dryland staples across Africa

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The Sustain Sudan Project unites global partners to revive farming, support smallholder farmers, and build sustainable agrifood systems for lasting food security

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Across Mexico, Indigenous farmers are blending ancestral wisdom with modern innovations to boost food security, protect soils, and achieve food sovereignty — supported by CIMMYT’s expertise

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Discover how Conservation Agriculture is transforming smallholder farming in Malawi through sustainable practices, farmer-led trials, and climate-smart innovations

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When young minds meet the right tools, they don’t just grow crops—they cultivate a new future for their communities

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Ricinomex and CIMMYT promote agricultural diversification in Oaxaca with a young technical team that supports and transforms. Sergio Gil’s experience shows that science can drive a more promising generational renewal—from the field to extension services