Mexico
Women in agronomy: the journey of Carolina Cortez
Carolina Cortez, agronomist, promotes female leadership in agriculture and transforms the field with innovation and dedication
Women Who Nourish the Earth: Yuridia Hernández and the Feminine Strength in Sustainable Agriculture
Yuridia Hernández leads a network of women producers in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca who, like the land they cultivate, regenerate, sustain, and transform their plots through sustainable practices and collective work.
Fidelia González Galindo, a rural woman who challenges limits and transforms the countryside
Fidelia González Galindo breaks barriers in agriculture by empowering rural women and transforming food security in Puebla
With Innovations, They Protect Maize Biodiversity
Empowering rural women in Quintana Roo through training and inclusive innovation, this initiative strengthens native maize conservation, enhances food security, and promotes gender equity in agriculture
Trade Partnerships and Industry Milestones
Source: Mexico Business News ()
The State of Mexico, CIMMYT, and UNAM are supporting native corn preservation through financial aid, research, and seed donations to enhance biodiversity and sustainable farming
The land that gives life: Tomasa and Fabián’s plot
Farmers Fabián and Tomasa cultivate with both tradition and science, using sustainable practices that nourish their land and their community
Scientific careers that are transforming the future of food for humanity
Women’s participation in science remains low, yet their inclusion is critical to developing innovative solutions in critical areas such as food security. The story of María Luisa Cabrera Soto shows how perseverance can open doors and change the future of agriculture and nutrition
Tecnologico De Monterrey Develops Nutraceutical Corn to Address the Global Food Crisis and Improve Health
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Tecnologico de Monterrey and CIMMYT developed nutraceutical corn to enhance nutrition and advance food security
The other revolution that was born in Mexico: The legacy of sustainable transformation and its new roots
Mexico is driving agricultural transformation by integrating sustainable practices such as regenerative agriculture, agroecology, integrated fertility and efficient mechanization. Through the Hub model developed by CIMMYT, it promotes innovation, food security and the well-being of producers
CIMMYT at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit 2024
CIMMYT’s participation at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit showcased its leadership in advancing regenerative agriculture, open data, and global collaboration to address the climate crisis and transform the agri-food sector
Rockefeller Foundation Invests in Nature to Support Indigenous Peoples and Rainforest Communities at COP29
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The Rockefeller Foundation’s grant to CIMMYT supports regenerative agricultural research in Mexico, advancing sustainable solutions for food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation
Climate Hits Barley, World Bank Boosts Gender Equality
Source: Mexico Business News ()
CIMMYT and Heineken Mexico’s “Cultivando un México Mejor” program aims to combat climate change impacts on barley production through conservation agriculture, targeting 100% sustainable barley by 2030
Mexico sends seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
A recent shipment of maize and wheat seeds aims to ensure that Mexico’s bio-cultural heritage is available for generations to come
Helping Colombia’s smallholder farmers to leverage and preserve maize diversity
To enhance the food security of Colombian smallholder farmers, a group of CIMMYT specialists and local organizations are studying maize value chains in various regions of the country to establish effective strategies for the conservation and production of native maize, particularly to link farmers with niche markets