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Seeing is believing
Climate adaptation and mitigationAt demonstration farms, Kenyan farmers discover the stress-tolerant maize varieties they were looking for.
New greenhouse honors scientist, aims to further maize wild relatives research
Nutrition, health and food securityIn an environment designed for experimental study and regeneration, maize ancestors can thrive.
Ready for the seed sector
Capacity developmentCIMMYT and partners revise Nepal’s seed science and technology curriculum, so university graduates are better equipped to join the industry’s work force.
Shared responsibilities and equal economic benefits
Capacity developmentSmall-scale agricultural mechanization service provision model supports women’s empowerment in the Ethiopian agriculture sector.
Breaking Ground: Aparna Das leads efficient and demand-driven maize research
Nutrition, health and food securityTechnical coordination between research and development partners is key to breed maize varieties that respond to the diverse needs of small farmers.
Crowdsourced data feeds fall armyworm surveillance in Bangladesh
InnovationsWeb app helps extension agents and farmers monitor the spread of fall armyworm.
For a food system at risk, women are key yet often overlooked
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionOur climate change-ravaged food systems cannot wait for the gradual progress of gender quality.
Equal and climate-smart
Climate adaptation and mitigationWomen in Malawi are inspiring the next generation of smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart technologies.
Four ways of strengthening gender equality in the agricultural sector in the MENA region
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionExperts note that policies alone are not enough — they need to go hand in hand with strong initiatives to make agriculture a safer, more equal and respectful space for both women and men.
Pests and diseases and climate change: Is there a connection?
Climate adaptation and mitigationAlthough farmers have been battling pests and diseases since the dawn of agriculture, experts warn that climate change could accelerate or expand their spread.
Leasing scheme helps farmers purchase small-scale agricultural machinery
InnovationsThe initiative increases agricultural productivity and enhances food security in Ethiopia.
A wake-up call for the fertilizer industry
Climate adaptation and mitigationAt international conference, plant nutrition experts highlight the important role of sustainability.
New project strengthens capacity to fight fall armyworm in Bangladesh
Capacity developmentPublic and private partners join forces to mitigate voracious pest.
CIMMYT scientists join fellow experts in San Diego for world’s largest plant and animal genomics conference
InnovationsResearchers share their work translating the latest molecular research into breeding solutions for better maize and wheat varieties.
Breaking Ground: Lara Roeven delves into complex gender dynamics
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionCIMMYT researcher explores the ways in which gender norms influence agricultural innovation around the world.