Feed the Future
Jamal conquered his dreams through maize farming
Capacity developmentA new video dramatizes the human stakes of the battle against fall armyworm and shows how techniques developed by CIMMYT and partners are helping farmers beat the pest.
Scientists find genomic regions associated with wheat blast resistance in CIMMYT nurseries
Environmental health and biodiversityGenomic-wide association study evaluated samples from Bolivia and Bangladesh for blast-resistant genes.
Retrospective quantitative genetic analysis and genomic prediction of global wheat yields
InnovationsA new quantitative genetics study makes a strong case for the yield testing strategies CIMMYT uses in its wheat breeding program.
Work to develop high yielding Striga tolerant maize seed is bearing fruit
Nutrition, health and food securityAn early indication of parental lines with potential to tolerate or resist Striga, is showing “light at the end of the tunnel” for farmers battling the nutrient-sucking monster.
Gauging the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on farming communities and agribusinesses in Nepal
Nutrition, health and food securityA survey conducted by CIMMYT researchers collected insights from over 200 key value-chain market actors.
Farmers diversify crops in their fields and food on their plates
InnovationsTwo-wheel tractors are allowing Ethiopian farmers to boost their incomes and support their communities in times of need.
Don’t forget about the impact of COVID-19 on the rural poor and on food security
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe Scaling Up community of practice discusses challenges and opportunities for an improved “new normal” for agriculture, research and development.
Collective efforts to fight fall armyworm in Nepal
Capacity developmentStakeholders work together to strengthen systems for detecting, mitigating and managing the invasion of the destructive pest.
Ready for the seed sector
Capacity developmentCIMMYT and partners revise Nepal’s seed science and technology curriculum, so university graduates are better equipped to join the industry’s work force.
Crowdsourced data feeds fall armyworm surveillance in Bangladesh
InnovationsWeb app helps extension agents and farmers monitor the spread of fall armyworm.
Equal and climate-smart
Climate adaptation and mitigationWomen in Malawi are inspiring the next generation of smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart technologies.
New project strengthens capacity to fight fall armyworm in Bangladesh
Capacity developmentPublic and private partners join forces to mitigate voracious pest.
Study calls for better understanding of fertilizer prices faced by African smallholder farmers
InnovationsScientists use spatial price prediction models to estimate local prices that might be more relevant than the national average.
Seed systems in Nepal are going digital
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionDigital seed information system will connect farmers to information and seed suppliers.
A major step toward seed self-sufficiency
Climate adaptation and mitigationNepal boosts domestic maize hybrid seed production.