Mexico

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Carolina Cortez, agronomist, promotes female leadership in agriculture and transforms the field with innovation and dedication

Blogs

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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. 

Blogs

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Fidelia González Galindo breaks barriers in agriculture by empowering rural women and transforming food security in Puebla

Blogs

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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

In the media

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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

Blogs

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Farmers Fabián and Tomasa cultivate with both tradition and science, using sustainable practices that nourish their land and their community

Blogs

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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

In the media

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Source: barchart ()

Tecnologico de Monterrey and CIMMYT developed nutraceutical corn to enhance nutrition and advance food security

Honorary Chair, CIMMYT Board of Trustees
Blogs

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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

News

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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

In the media

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Source: AP News ()

The Rockefeller Foundation’s grant to CIMMYT supports regenerative agricultural research in Mexico, advancing sustainable solutions for food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation

In the media

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

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

News

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A recent shipment of maize and wheat seeds aims to ensure that Mexico’s bio-cultural heritage is available for generations to come

Blogs

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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