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From seed to feed
Capacity development
CIMMYT experts share latest updates in efforts to achieve feed self-sufficiency and more sustainable agrifood systems in Nepal.
Increasing yield gain in Afghanistan
Nutrition, health and food security
Genetic gain for yield in CIMMYT varieties distributed in Afghanistan shows an increase over a 14-year period.
Leading Norwich plant scientists call for action to mitigate food crisis
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: Eastern Daily Press (15 Oct 2022)
A tiered approach is needed to tackle food crises and wheat shortages triggered by the Ukraine-Russia crisis.
Planting Better Seeds a Key for Mexico’s Food Security
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: Mexico Business News (14 Oct 2022)
Bram Govaerts discussing the development of seed systems that work for smallholder farmers.
Refresher webinar on fall armyworm management in South Asia
Environmental health and biodiversity
Experts share latest updates, experiences, and ways forward to help farmers battle fall armyworm.
CIMMYT delivers seed to Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Environmental health and biodiversity
Maize and wheat seeds stored in Svalbard are essential for protecting global biodiversity for future generations.
Exploring the potential for scaling nutritious cereal-based foods
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT’s agrifood systems research looks at how to better connect farmers to consumers in a sustainable way, allowing for higher benefits from farming and increased access to nutritious cereal-based food for consumers.
The critical role of smallholder farmers of the Eastern Gangetic Plains in the global food chain
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
For World Food Day, discover how CIMMYT is improving food security, livelihoods and nutrition in South Asia, with support from ACIAR.
Making purple maize a seed of prosperity for Peruvian farmers
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
High-yielding purple maize, introduced into Peruvian agriculture by Alicia Medina Hoyos, is attracting global attention.
Elite maize seeds handed over to seed sector stakeholders in Nepal
Nutrition, health and food security
A range of maize varieties that are high-yielding, climate resilient and nutritious are being introduced for the first time in Nepal.
Forging collaborative ties from south to south
Nutrition, health and food security
Wheat experts gather at the Second International Wheat Congress to discuss resilience and sustainability, aiming to increase collaboration in the advancement of the crop.
Nestlé Mexico and CIMMYT expand their collaboration for responsible sourcing through Plan Maíz
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The results of the Plan Maíz initiative were presented and, looking ahead, one of the goals is to ensure that 20% of the maize and wheat from this project is sourced through regenerative agriculture practices by 2025 and 50% by 2030.
Is uptake of rust-resistant wheat linked to gender equality?
Environmental health and biodiversity
CIMMYT presents data to Tropentag on potential benefits of women participation in household decisions on crop farming and variety selection.
Annual Report 2021 launched
Capacity development
CIMMYT discovers and validates new science, translates it into innovations, and scales them up for farmers and society.
Stepping up for South Asian women
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Through the CSISA project, CIMMYT is helping female farmers in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal to receive the recognition and opportunities they deserve.