Blogs
New year, new beginnings
Women in West Bengal form farmer groups and cooperatives drawing on sustainable agricultural practices from CIMMYT’s SRFSI project.
Fireflies, food and future systems – scientists share inspiration behind choosing science as a lifestyle
CIMMYT scientists and leaders join the International Day of Women and Girls in Science social media buzz and share stories about what inspired their careers.
One-minute science: Jelle Van Loon explains mechanization for agriculture
Mechanization is about finding solutions for farmers in rural communities.
Ten new CIMMYT-developed maize varieties released in Pakistan
New maize varieties to bolster seed sector and enhance farm productivity.
Include small indigenous production systems to improve rural livelihoods
New research recommends targeted assistance and engagement with small farmers in rural Guatemala to improve livelihoods and reduce migration pressures.
Development of the Enterprise Breeding System well underway
Piloting the system in will begin in 2020, with more advanced functions to follow in the next three years.
Leasing scheme helps farmers purchase small-scale agricultural machinery
The initiative increases agricultural productivity and enhances food security in Ethiopia.
Vast Locust Swarm Casts Shadow Over East African Food Security
Source: Bloomberg (25 Jan 2020)
CIMMYT agricultural economist Hugo De Groote notes need to monitor locusts to ensure swarms don’t threaten crops.
What is conservation agriculture?
Farmers are increasingly adopting conservation agriculture practices. This sustainable farming method is based on three principles: crop diversification, minimal soil movement and permanent soil cover.
A wake-up call for the fertilizer industry
At international conference, plant nutrition experts highlight the important role of sustainability.
New project strengthens capacity to fight fall armyworm in Bangladesh
Public and private partners join forces to mitigate voracious pest.
One-minute science: Carolina Rivera explains wheat physiology
Growing the right wheat varieties is necessary to nutritiously feed a growing population in the context of environmental stress.
CIMMYT scientists join fellow experts in San Diego for world’s largest plant and animal genomics conference
Researchers share their work translating the latest molecular research into breeding solutions for better maize and wheat varieties.
The Future of Food – Food Substitute Pills
Source: Vice (21 Jan 2020)
Seed banks, like the one at CIMMYT’s headquarters in Mexico, are part of planning for the future of food.