Blogs
Far-reaching impacts
Capacity developmentAlumni of CIMMYT’s historic wheat training program reflect on a powerful learning experience.
Out with the old, in with the new
InnovationsCIMMYTâs tried and tested approaches in varietal turnover and decades of experience in strengthening maize and wheat seed systems have a lot to contribute to CGIARâs plan of building robust food systems by 2030.
Digital groundwater monitoring
InnovationsNew pilot in Nepal kicks off with a multi-stakeholder dialogue.
Crop breeding and soil management must go hand in hand
Environmental health and biodiversityThis World Soil Day, explore how breeding success is inextricably linked to how we address soil degradation.
Too much or never enough
Climate adaptation and mitigationDonât underestimate the crucial role nitrogen plays in cereal-based agroecosystems and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Scientific opportunities and challenges
Capacity developmentFirst meetings of the AGG Science and Technical Steering Committees generate insights and recommendations for optimizing breeding schemes.
Faster results at a lower cost
InnovationsInnovative tools and technologies help CIMMYT maize breeders in Africa accelerate the delivery of high-quality seed.
Balanced fertilizer application boosts smallholder incomes
Capacity developmentPrecision nutrient management helps women farmers in Nepal increase crop yields and household incomes.
CGIAR breeding programs need more than just tech upgrades â they need change management
InnovationsThe status quo anchors our minds to the past. Good change management can shake this up. Here are four ways plant breeding programs can ready themselves for the big changes we need to make.
Supporting smallholder farmers to better combat drought
Climate adaptation and mitigationCSISA project suggests pathways to remove barriers inhibiting full use of groundwater irrigation infrastructure in Nepalâs Terai region.
When mothers learn from babies
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe âlearning by doingâ concept helps farmers in Zimbabwe successfully adopt sustainable agriculture principles.
Donât forget about the impact of COVID-19 on the rural poor and on food security
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe Scaling Up community of practice discusses challenges and opportunities for an improved ânew normalâ for agriculture, research and development.
Moving out of poverty or staying poor
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionIs it up to the village men? Or women, too?
âSharingâ or âsparingâ land?
Environmental health and biodiversityHow can we feed more people while protecting nature and biodiversity?
Closing the yield gap: Why localized analysis matters
Nutrition, health and food securityThe effect of factors limiting production differs across regions, researchers observe.