Press releases
New project to recharge aquifers and cut water use in agriculture by 30 percent
Climate adaptation and mitigationOver 700,000 people will benefit from the Aguas Firmes project, which will facilitate the adoption of sustainable intensification practices on more than 4,000 hectares, through a partnership with Grupo Modelo and GIZ.
On-farm nitrogen management practices have global reverberations
Climate adaptation and mitigationA new meta-study confirms that nitrous oxide emissions can be reduced by boosting nitrogen productivity, crop yield and use of â4Rs.â
Investment in maize for Africa pays off
InnovationsNew report quantifies the impact of 20 years of CGIAR-led maize improvement for Africa.
Groundwater depletion in India could reduce winter cropped acreage significantly in years ahead
Climate adaptation and mitigationSwitch to irrigation canals will not fully compensate for the expected loss of groundwater in Indian agriculture, new study concludes.
Drought-tolerant maize project pioneers a winning strategy for a world facing climate change
Climate adaptation and mitigationAs partners come together as One CGIAR to enact a bold climate-centered strategy, projects like CIMMYT and IITAâs decades-long work on climate-smart maize can help show the way forward.
FFAR grant develops climate-resilient wheat
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT researchers and partners are applying genomics, remote sensing and big data analysis to fortify the crop against climate-related stresses.
âHistoricâ release of six improved wheat varieties in Nepal
InnovationsHigh-zinc and climate-resilient varieties poised to boost production for farmers and nutrition for consumers.
50-year anniversary of Norman Borlaugâs Nobel Peace Prize
Nutrition, health and food securityA special event will make a global call to action: to develop a transformational response of agriculture for peace.
Landmark study generates genomic atlas for global wheat improvement
InnovationsCIMMYT contributes to sequencing genomes of 15 wheat varieties around the world.
Rust-resistant bread wheat varieties widely adopted in Ethiopia
Nutrition, health and food securityStudy shows investments and innovative policy decisions are increasing farmer incomes and national wheat productivity, with varieties originating from CIMMYT making a significant contribution.
Against the grain: New paper reveals the overlooked health benefits of maize and wheat
Nutrition, health and food securityCereals offer greater health and nutrition benefits than commonly acknowledged, despite often being considered ânutrient-poorâ, say scientists.
Wheat blast has made the intercontinental jump to Africa
Nutrition, health and food securityResearchers in Zambia confirm the arrival of this devastating fungal disease to the African continent.
CIMMYT and IITA collaborate to increase adoption of conservation agriculture in southern Africa
InnovationsNew project will research and promote the adoption of sustainable farming method and practices.
Massive-scale genomic study reveals wheat diversity for crop improvement
Environmental health and biodiversityA team of scientists has completed one of the largest genetic analyses ever done of any agricultural crop to find desirable traits in wheatâs extensive and unexplored diversity.
Excellence in Agronomy 2030 initiative to launch at African Green Revolution Forum
Climate adaptation and mitigationCGIAR centers join efforts on agronomy research and innovation initiative to support agricultural productivity growth in the global South.