Blogs
Bringing Soil back to its fertility and building resilient livelihoods through Conservation Agriculture in Ethiopia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
In Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, CIMMYT is restoring soil fertility and transforming smallholder livelihoods
Cross-Continental Learning: Indian Maize Scientists Visit CIMMYT-Kenya Under ICAR-CIMMYT Collaboration
Capacity development
Indian maize scientists visited CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program in Kenya under the ICAR–CIMMYT collaboration to explore cutting-edge maize research
International Training on Wheat Diseases and Resistance Breeding Empowers Global Efforts for Food Security and Safety
Capacity development
CIMMYT united emerging global experts for an intensive, hands on training that sharpened skills in tackling major wheat diseases and advancing resilient wheat production
Enhancing the capacity of agrovets to strengthen inclusive and last-mile seed market systems in Nepal
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s CGIAR Breeding 4 Tomorrow training is boosting their capacity to build more inclusive, trusted seed markets
IMIC-Africa Field Days 2025: Partners Share Insights on Innovation and Collaboration
Capacity development
IMIC-Africa Field Days 2025 united partners to explore elite maize hybrids and advance resilient, high-yield innovations for African farmers
How Atubandike’s Content Committee turns farmers’ questions into trusted advice
Capacity development
Farmers in Zambia are shaping agricultural solutions through Atubandike, a digital platform that listens first, turning local voices into actionable, science-based advice for stronger, more resilient livelihoods
Empowering farmers through community seed entrepreneurship in Malawi
Capacity development
In Malawi, farmers are becoming seed entrepreneurs through the DARS–AID-I initiative, boosting food security and climate resilience
Delivering seed from breeder to farmer: inclusive digital innovations transforming Nepal’s seed systems
Innovations
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
Strengthening Farmer Associations for Resilient Food Systems in Niassa
Capacity development
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
The Future is Local: Driving Systems Change and Accelerating Impacts Where It Matters Most
Dryland Crops
CIMMYT’s Modular Impact Accelerator boosts Africa’s dryland seed and grain systems through innovation, local enterprise, and market-driven growth
Demand for stress-tolerant maize is surging and CIMMYT’s varieties are meeting the moment
Climate adaptation and mitigation
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
Kenyan Farmer Unlocks New Opportunities Through breakthrough Improved Pigeonpea Variety
Capacity development
CIMMYT and KALRO 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
From data to impact: How strategic partnerships and agronomic insights drive smallholder productivity
Capacity development
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
Strengthening Wheat Security in WANA through Climate-Resilient Germplasm Selection
Capacity development
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
Unlocking Investment and Innovation in Dryland Crops: A Business Forum on Sorghum and Groundnut in Tanzania
Innovations
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