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April 2024
AID-I Virtual Farmers Field Day
The Southern Africa Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) Rapid Delivery Hub will conduct a virtual field day on 17 April for small-scale farmers to promote sustainable intensification technologies, raise awareness of AID-I last mile delivery activities, and create a platform for dialogue on smallholder productivity. Farmer Grace Malaitcha on her maize plot near Nkhotakota, Malawi. (Photo: Patrick Wall/CIMMYT) Join us via Zoom for the AID-I Virtual Farmers Field Day Meeting ID: 862 5515 4526 Passcode: 744180
Find out more »May 2024
Enhancing access to quality maize seed and feed in the crop-livestock farming system of Lao PDR
(Photo: Alliance Bioversity and CIAT) Event background Maize is the second most important cereal in Laos after rice, driven primarily by the demand for animal feed in neighboring countries such as China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Laos has an export-oriented maize sector, with most of the production destined for these markets. The sector touched its peak in 2016, reaching 0.26 million hectares in area, 1.55 million metric tons in production, and 6.00 metric tons per hectare in productivity. Over 90% of…
Find out more »July 2024
World Food Prize Foundation: DialogueNEXT Mexico
The world population is projected to exceed 10 billion by 2100, posing a significant challenge to ensuring food security without depleting natural resources. To address this, the World Food Prize Foundation, in partnership with CIMMYT, will host DialogueNEXT on 10 - 11 July 2024, in Texcoco, Mexico. This event, which coincides with World Population Day, pays tribute to the legacy of Norman Borlaug while discussing strategies for global food security. Under the theme, Seeds of Strength: Nurturing Farmer Resilience, DialogueNEXT…
Find out more »Digital Agriculture Forum (Digital Ag Nepal, 2024)
"Innovate, Cultivate, Thrive: Advancing Agriculture with Digital Solutions" The Digital Agriculture Forum, Nepal (Digital Ag Nepal, 2024) aims to identify and explore the gap between technology and agriculture to promote sustainable development and enhance food security in Nepal. Event objectives The forum will open a dialogue on advancing digital agriculture in the agricultural sector in Nepal by fostering collaboration and promoting knowledge sharing between stakeholders. There are three primary objectives of the Digital Ag Nepal, 2024: Showcase the global and…
Find out more »CIMMYT at the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture
After over 20 years of conducting global research-based trials on Conservation Agriculture in Southern Africa, CIMMYT is excited to be live at the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture. We will share our global efforts and the scientific foundation behind Conservation Agriculture. Join us at this valuable event, which showcases practical farming solutions derived from global research, international farming best practices, and insights from the broader agricultural industry. Under the theme "Enhancing Agricultural Resilience by Strengthening the Impact and Scaling…
Find out more »Webinar series – Southern Africa Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) Rapid Delivery Hub
The Southern Africa Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) Rapid Delivery Hub is part of the U.S. government's global hunger and poverty initiative, Feed the Future (FtF). The project is a joint diplomatic and development response by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State. AID-I provides critical support to smallholders in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia by improving access to the latest agricultural innovations in demand-led and market-based approaches to increase food production amid climate…
Find out more »August 2024
Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum
Transforming Agrifood Systems in Africa through Scientific Innovations and Partnerships The Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum aims to bring together key stakeholders and thought leaders from various agricultural research centers and private sectors to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborations centered around strengthening our partnership network to address key challenges facing Africa, with a focus on opportunities for leveraging scientific and technological capabilities of Chinese and African companies to improve African smallholders’ food security and livelihoods. CIMMYT Program Directors, Sarah Hearne and…
Find out more »114th Zimbabwe Agriculture Show
Join CIMMYT at the 114th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, a premier event that convenes diplomats, senior business executives, policymakers, government officials, and private sector representatives, among other stakeholders. Running under the theme, Cultivating Prosperity: Growing business. Innovating for change. Nurturing our future, this event highlights the vital importance of promoting economic prosperity, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainability and resilience in the agricultural sector. The show serves as a strategic platform for CIMMYT to share its groundbreaking research findings,…
Find out more »September 2024
Agile Partnerships for Impactful Change at AFS 2024
Join us at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in Kigali to explore how CGIAR and CIMMYT are driving sustainable food security through agile partnerships
Find out more »International Wheat Congress
Join us at the third International Wheat Conference (IWC) 2024, the premier event for the global wheat community. This year, IWC will bring together leading scientists, researchers, and professionals in the field of wheat genomics, breeding, and agricultural innovation. Dive into insightful presentations, groundbreaking research, and collaborative discussions designed to address the challenges and opportunities in wheat production. Event Highlights: Cutting-edge Research: Explore the latest advancements in wheat genomics and breeding techniques. Collaborative Opportunities: Network with experts and peers from…
Find out more »October 2024
Crops that Nourish Convening
The Crops that Nourish Convening gathers experts to explore solutions for sustainable agrifood systems that nourish people and the planet
Find out more »November 2024
Recarbonization of Agricultural Soils — Decarbonization of Agri-Food Systems
CIMMYT, in collaboration with the Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) and with the support of Fideicomisos Instituidos en Relación con la Agricultura (FIRA), invites you to the Recarbonization of Agricultural Soils — Decarbonization of Agri-Food Systems forum, taking place on November 6-7, 2024, at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, México. As climate change intensifies, with 2024 expected to set new records for global temperatures, this forum addresses the urgent need to transform agriculture into a key solution for…
Find out more »Soil Health, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Agrifood Systems: CIMMYT Takes the Stage at COP29
CIMMYT will take center stage at COP29, presenting climate-smart innovations and partnerships to advance resilient agrifood systems, soil health, and sustainable agricultural practices globally
Find out more »ASEAN Regional Training Webinar
Join Us for the ASEAN Regional Training Webinar on Ecofriendly Management of Fall Armyworm in Maize-based Cropping Systems Dive into the latest ecofriendly strategies for managing Fall Armyworm (FAW) with leading experts from CIMMYT, IITA, ICIPE, PhilRice, CIP, and CABI. This interactive session will address critical topics such as FAW identification, biological control techniques, biopesticide application, host plant resistance, and agroecological management practices designed to support sustainable agriculture across ASEAN countries. What to Expect: Insights on sustainable FAW management from…
Find out more »December 2024
Catalysts of Change: Women Leaders in Science
Background Experts have indicated that having role models is critical for aspiring leaders, and these role models can differ from person to person. Role models represent and expand what is possible, and they demonstrate the mindsets and behaviors on how to grow. In our science organizations, there are currently limited women role models available. This is part of the vicious circle we seek to break. Through this series of seminars, we will make more role models and different leadership styles…
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