CGIAR
Identifying climate mitigation strategies from AFOLU sector in Mexico
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT researchers comb through data to enumerate the benefits, and costs, of specific climate mitigation initiatives in the AFOLU sector of Mexico.
Tracking the development and reach of CIMMYT’s climate research
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Researchers provide data-driven approach to systematically analyze the production and diffusion of knowledge on food systems and climate change.
In maize research, farmers’ priorities are our priorities
Climate adaptation and mitigation
New CIMMYT research sheds light on farmer maize preferences in Ethiopia and western Kenya.
A reluctant farmer changes the fortune of his inherited land
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Ravi Ranjan took to farming after the death of his grandfather and, despite his initial apprehension about working in agriculture, has never looked back.
Seven new CIMMYT maize hybrids available from Southern Africa Breeding Program
Innovations
CIMMYT is happy to announce seven new, improved tropical maize hybrids that are now available for uptake by public and private sector partners.
Rear fish in a rice paddy? Old ways can future-proof food production
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: South China Morning Post (18 Dec 2022)
CGIAR scientists share the importance of testing new research models for integrated aquatic and terrestrial production systems.
Sustainability of rice production in the Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Scientists determine nitrogen use could be reduced without impacting rice yields for sustainability of rice production in Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains.
The importance of germplasm in protecting nature
Climate adaptation and mitigation
At COP15, CIMMYT scientists highlighted the significance of DSI in conserving, exploring, and utilizing biodiversity as part of efforts to sustainably nourish the global population in a nature positive manner.
Inspiring future generations of scientists
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The Global Food Security Forum for Young Scientists, hosted at Huazhong Agricultural University in China and virtually around the world, highlights cutting-edge agricultural research.
CIMMYT hosts third workshop of the Community of Practice for Latin America and the Caribbean
Environmental health and biodiversity
Colleagues from across Latin America and the Caribbean gather to determine the best ways to preserve germplasm and make use of genetic resources.
Participatory action research identifies solutions for improved seed storage in Bangladesh
Environmental health and biodiversity
Wheat farmers in Bangladesh have participated in the design and management of research trials to determine the best wheat seed storage options for their conditions.
Food systems that work for people and the environment
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Climate change requires us to think differently about protecting nature while ensuring food security is a reality for all.
Plant breeding must adapt to climate change, finds study
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The goals for breeding new crops have been changed by the rising demands for climate-ready crops, originating from the urgent need to adapt to climate change.
CIMMYT scientists rank in top 1% of highly cited papers
Innovations
Jill Cairns, José Crossa and Matthew Reynolds named as Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) in Clarivate’s 2022 Analysis.
Groundnut ESA crop improvement network sets regional and country level priorities
Capacity development
Significant discoveries have been made for the potential improvement of production of groundnut in sub-Saharan Africa.