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Annual Report 2020 launched
Climate adaptation and mitigationWorking towards resilience, renewal and transition in our agri-food systems.
MaĂz: en equipo, locos por la genĂ©tica
Environmental health and biodiversitySource: La NaciĂłn (26 Jun 2021)
An article in La NaciĂłn praises the work of a number of research institutions, including CIMMYT, for their use of science and technology to develop hybrid maize lines adapted to the needs of farmers, markets and consumers.
Hybrid seed production and marketing advances
Capacity developmentFostering private sector engagement to develop and scale locally-produced hybrids seeds in Nepal.
Hands-on experience in seed production
Capacity developmentPostgraduate students visit a hybrid maize seed company as part of drive to enhance partnerships between Nepal’s agricultural universities and the seed industry.
AAA drought-tolerant maize now available in Myanmar
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe TA5085 variety will benefit farmers producing under rain-fed conditions in drought-prone areas, like Myanmar’s central dry zones.
Beneficial bioactives
Nutrition, health and food securityDon’t discount the contribution cereals can make to combatting micronutrient malnutrition, say researchers.
A view from above
InnovationsCIMMYT scientists use high-powered drones and space satellite imagery to accelerate crop improvement, fight pests and diseases and help farmers make better crop management decisions.
Buying into new seed
Climate adaptation and mitigationA mock shop helps researchers understand how Kenyan farmers choose maize seed when their preferred varieties are out of stock.
Four questions with CIMMYT’s Maize Genebank Curator
Environmental health and biodiversityHow to preserve and share the genetic biodiversity of maize.
CIMMYT Releases 12 New Maize Lines
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Seed World (14 May 2021)
CIMMYT has released a set of 12 new maize lines adapted to the tropical  environments targeted by CIMMYT and partner institutions.
CIMMYT releases 12 new maize lines
InnovationsCIMMYT maize lines CML604A to CML615A are adapted to tropical maize production environments.
Breaking Ground: Natalia Palacios gets the most out of maize
Nutrition, health and food securityFrom biofortification to cooking techniques, a CIMMYT scientist and her team test how to make this global staple as nutritious as possible.
Agricultura regenerativa: la ruta sustentable de Grupo Bimbo
Environmental health and biodiversitySource: Forbes MĂ©xico (7 Apr 2021)
Through regenerative agriculture prices, Grupo Bimbo, a partner of CIMMYT, is revitalizing and ensuring the sustainability of Mexico’s agricultural sector.
World Health Day 2021
Climate adaptation and mitigationFive CIMMYT solutions for a fairer, healthier world.
Revisiting the inverse size-productivity relationship
InnovationsStudy results suggest caution in designing agricultural policies based on evidence derived from inaccurate measurement protocols.