Mexico
Nixtamalization: An ingenious solution for healthier maize-based diets
Could an ancient and — in the Americas — commonplace practice help make maize agri-food systems more nutritious?
Agriculture for Peace: A call to action to avert a global food crisis
CIMMYT, the Government of Mexico and the Nobel Peace Center celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize.
50-year anniversary of Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize
A special event will make a global call to action: to develop a transformational response of agriculture for peace.
Matching seed to farmer
New research establishes three new definitions for targeting wheat varieties in India and validates effectiveness of testing in Obregon, Mexico.
“CIMMYT is at my heart”
Global Wheat Program director Hans Braun retires, leaving behind a legacy of strong leadership and wheat for millions.
Breaking Ground: Andrea Gardeazábal transforms data into meaningful information
Monitor, Evaluation and Learning Manager uses technological tools to streamline data gathering and analysis for improved project design.
Beyond breeding: the potential of improved postharvest storage techniques for smallholder farmers
Two-year study reveals techniques to strengthen Mexican smallholder farmers’ food security.
Kellogg’s proposes initiatives to improve the nutrition of Mexicans
Source: El Universal (16 Oct 2020)
CIMMYT and Kellogg partnership seeks to increase the productivity of land and efficient use of available natural resources while mitigating the effects of climate change.
An exciting time for wheat research: Incoming director highlights CIMMYT wheat breeding innovations
Alison Bentley introduces herself and CIMMYT’s innovative wheat research at the BGRI Technical Workshop.
Honoring the life and legacy of Donald Winkelmann
Former director general Donald Winkelmann was instrumental in achieving growth and recognition for CIMMYT.
Leading US agronomy organization awards fellowship to CIMMYT agri-food systems expert
Bram Govaerts receives the highest distinction offered by the American Society of Agronomy.
Cobs & Spikes podcast: What is conservation agriculture?
Sustainable farming method can increase resilience to climate change, protect biodiversity and sustainably use natural resources.
50 years building peace through agriculture
The Nobel Peace Center, Mexico’s government and CIMMYT celebrate the International Day of Peace and honor the legacy of Norman Borlaug, who saved one billion lives because “You can’t build peace on empty stomachs.”
Unique partnership to transform maize breeding and production in Africa
Stakeholders take stock of ongoing work to bring farmers superior hybrids using two novel technologies.
Breaking Ground: Erick Ortiz Hernández innovates regional solutions for greater impact
The manager of one of CIMMYT’s innovation nodes in Mexico works on the implementation of sustainable actions and strategies that integrate science to generate impact.
