In the media
NGOs hold youth business expo in Mwenezi
Source: The Mirror ()
CIMMYT participated in a Mwenezi business expo aimed at empowering youth through entrepreneurial projects.
CIMMYT delegation explores collaboratives avenues with PAU for agricultural advancement
Source: City Air News ()
CIMMYT and Punjab Agricultural University explored collaborative ventures to advance agriculture.
Study links climate change with wheat blast; warns crop yield could drop by 75% in South America, Africa by 2050
Source: DownToEarth ()
CIMMYT’s study warns that climate change could cause wheat blast to reduce global wheat yields by 13% by 2050.
Prospect of boosting lentil production bright in Rajshahi region
Source: daily observer ()
The collaboration between CIMMYT, RWMRC, and the Krishi Gobeshona Foundation aims to revolutionize lentil production in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Mechanization can transform but scaling is a challenge
Source: Mexico Business News ()
CIMMYT advances agricultural mechanization to boost smallholder farming, targeting efficiency and inclusivity.
CIMMYT unveils 20 heat-resistant maize hybrids to combat climate change in South Asia
CIMMYT has introduced 20 heat-resistant maize hybrids in South Asia, including Pakistan, to boost resilience against climate change and support smallholder farmers.
Scientists at NaSARRI to develop iron and zinc bio-fortified sorghum
Source: Charmar News ()
CIMMYT, in partnership with NaSARRI and stakeholders, is pioneering a project in Uganda to biofortify sorghum with iron and zinc to reduce malnutrition in East Africa.
Will plants ever fertilize themselves?
Source: The New Yorker ()
Researchers, including Sieg Snapp from CIMMYT, are pioneering crops that fertilize themselves by harnessing atmospheric nitrogen.
Researchers push for adoption of high-yielding millet varieties in Busia
CIMMYT and partners are spearheading the adoption of high-yielding millet varieties to boost food security and tackle climate change.
USAid programme equips rural farmers
Source: Zimbabwe Independent ()
Transforming Agriculture: A Day in Cambodia with Wanjiku Guchu
Source: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT contributes significantly to the global Excellence in Agronomy Initiative, focusing on sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation.
Siman hybrid: revolutionizing maize farming for prosperity in Somalia
Source: Satg ()
Filsan and CIMMYT launch Siman, a hybrid maize boosting Somalia’s agriculture and food security.
Padma Shri for Kashi scientist Ravi Prakash Singh
Source: The Times of India ()
Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh, associated with CIMMYT, is awarded the Padma Shri.
CRISPR-edited crops break new ground in Africa
Source: nature ()
CIMMYT’s use of CRISPR to enhance maize resistance against diseases represents a pivotal advancement in sustainable agriculture and global food security.
Using social network analysis to assess collaborative networks: a case study from the genebank platform evaluation
Source: CGIAR ()
SNA empowers CIMMYT to uncover and strengthen vital connections within agricultural research networks, fostering collaborative innovations for global food security.