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Tanveer meets Country Rep CIMMYT to boost wheat yields, food security
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan ()
Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research met with CIMMYT to strengthen collaboration on improved wheat varieties and innovative practices
Damania awarded Meyer Medal for conserving grain genetics
Environmental health and biodiversity
Source: UC Davis ()
Ardeshir Damania’s rescue of the world’s wheat seeds, now preserved at CIMMYT, safeguards biodiversity and strengthens global food security
Accelerating maize breeding: CIMMYT’s 2nd generation tropical haploid inducers reach 50 organizations in 18 countries
Innovations
Discover how CIMMYT’s second generation tropically adapted haploid inducers are transforming hybrid maize breeding by cutting timelines and boosting efficiency
Genetic analysis identifies key loci for traits and resistance in Qinghai plateau wheat F2 populations
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Nature ()
CIMMYT germplasm combined with Qinghai Plateau wheat revealed 99 genetic loci for yield, stress tolerance, and stripe rust resistance, paving the way for marker-assisted breeding of resilient, high-altitude wheat
From Gene to Impact: Science and Partnerships to Transform Agriculture
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT hosted a field day at its Sanjaya Rajaram Experimental Station in Toluca, showcasing innovations in wheat disease resistance, climate resilience, and sustainable cereal production through strategic alliances in Mexico and worldwide
From Feeding the World to Building Resilient Food Systems: Why the Time to Act Is Now
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT is leading the urgent shift from feeding the world to building resilient, nutritious, and climate-smart food systems that can sustain future generations
Ugandan breeders take the lead in crop innovation through new grant-based model
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT worked with Uganda’s NARO to breed new maize hybrids and screen germplasm for maize lethal necrosis resistance
Isabell Olsasky: from Iowa to Mexico: research, culture, and a deeper understanding of global agriculture
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Source: Independent Advocate ()
From Iowa to Mexico, Isabell Olsasky’s journey as a Borlaug Ruan Intern at CIMMYT reveals how young minds, farmer voices, and global research come together to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for agriculture
CIMMYT and Wikifarmer partner to transform agriculture and empower youth
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
CIMMYT and Wikifarmer have joined forces to promote sustainable agricultural practices, empower youth, and advance global food and nutrition security through impactful partnerships and knowledge sharing
Mexico Strengthens Its Cooperation for Agrifood Transformation
Backed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture, and AMEXCID, a strategic project is consolidated with CIMMYT to strengthen technical and productive capacities in six states of the country
Mexico Biologicals Market to Worth Over US$ 2,268.76 Million by 2033
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Global News Wire ()
CIMMYT’s groundbreaking trial in Guanajuato slashed synthetic nitrogen use in maize by half—proving that sustainable farming isn’t just possible, it’s powerful
China-CIMMYT International Wheat Symposium held in Tai’an, Shandong
Capacity development
Source: Taian ()
The China-CIMMYT Wheat Symposium spotlighted global research ties and a new hub advancing crop breeding and food security in Shandong
Agrobiodiversity Impacts Matter in Crop Residue Management Policies
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Residue burning isn’t just an emissions issue—it’s an ecological crisis undermining biodiversity, soil health, and future farm resilience, as CIMMYT’s latest global review makes clear
What does process improvement look like for CGIAR crop breeding programs?
Capacity development
ReOrganize is reshaping crop breeding across CGIAR by bringing business-savvy tools like SIPOCs and stage-gates to streamline processes and empower breeders to deliver faster, better varieties
Turning waste into wealth: harnessing chicken waste to strengthen soil health for smallholder farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigation
An innovative pilot in Malawi is transforming poultry waste into a valuable organic fertilizer, linking smallholder farmers with chicken manure to restore soil fertility, increase yields, and support sustainable agriculture