Mexico
Helping Colombia’s smallholder farmers to leverage and preserve maize diversity
Climate adaptation and mitigationTo 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
There’s an increasing interest for hubs in Mexico
Capacity developmentUnder the umbrella of CGIAR’s initiative in Excellence in Agronomy, worldwide experts are coming to Mexico to learn more about the hubs’ methodology and how its scientific results are reaching farmers.
CIMMYT scientist recognized with research leader award
InnovationsThe Research.com Plant Science and Agronomy in Mexico Leader Award is given to Matthew Reynolds for his frequently cited research papers on wheat crop science.
New CGIAR Deputy Executive Managing Director warmly welcomed at CIMMYT
InnovationsLast week, CIMMYT welcomed Guillaume Grosso, CGIAR’s new deputy executive managing director, to its headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico.
With courage, they are an example of innovation in the field
Capacity developmentThe active participation of rural women in agricultural development has been a fundamental element in promoting sustainable transformation in communities in southeast Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Mexico, a lab from which solutions are generated to address global challenges
Capacity developmentLeaders from the CGIAR Initiative: Excellence in Agronomy visit Mexico to learn how the hubs driven by CIMMYT and collaborators have positive impacts on farming communities.
Responsible sourcing: how farmers, companies work together
InnovationsSource: Mexico Business News ()
Cargill Mexico and CIMMYT award top food security and sustainability projects in Mexico
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe award addresses food insecurity and acknowledges projects that prioritize the care of the country’s agrifood systems.
Flowers, learning, and a gender-based approach
Capacity development“We learned how to grow flowers in one module, and now we’re making a living from it,” says a farmer from Chiapas. Here’s her story.
Mexico safeguards agriculture against invasive pests, diseases
Nutrition, health and food securityMexico, with CIMMYT, blocked 1,463 risky shipments, protecting against 258 pests and highlighting climate change’s food security impact.
Advancing wheat breeding through rapid marker-selectable trait introgression
InnovationsCIMMYT’s commitment to excellence and precision is exemplified in the AGG WHEAT marker-selectable trait introgression. The journey from concept to reality—marked by the entry of 97 F5 lines into yield trials—signals a new era in wheat breeding.
Enhancing wheat breeding efficiency in South Asia through early germplasm access
Environmental health and biodiversitySuccess stories witnessed in India, Pakistan, and Nepal underscore the transformative potential of this approach, offering a beacon of hope for agricultural communities in South Asia and beyond.
Examining how insects spread toxic fungi
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT leads international collaboration to monitor invasive pests attacking post-harvest crops and the propagation of toxic fungi.
Visiting Chinese scholar devoted to agricultural research in Mexico
InnovationsSource: XinhuaNet ()