Americas
CIMMYT has several offices in the Americas, including global headquarters in Mexico and a regional office in Colombia. Activities are supported by an additional 140 hectares of stations in diverse agro-ecological zones of Mexico. CIMMYT’s genebank in Mexico stores 27,000 maize and 170,000 wheat seed collections – key to preserving the crop genetic diversity of the region. CIMMYT projects range from developing nutritionally enhanced maize to mapping regional climate change hot spots in Central America. The comprehensive MasAgro project aims to increase wheat production in Mexico by 9 million tons and maize production by 350,000 tons by 2030. CIMMYT promotes regional collaboration and facilitates capacity building for scientists, researchers and technicians.
Mexico, funding, sustainability key to meeting agricultural challenges, “CIMMYT 50” delegates say
Nutrition, health and food security
Pushing the boundaries on technological innovation and sustainability must always be first and foremost, said Martin Kropff, director general CIMMYT.
New generation of hunger fighters needed, says Julie Borlaug at CIMMYT 50th anniversary
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Encourage youth willing to become “hunger fighters” to take up the challenges of farming despite erratic weather caused by climate change, drought, dwindling water supplies and nutrient-depleted soil.
CIMMYT museum highlights cultural aspects of maize and wheat
Capacity development
A new museum in Mexico provides historical background and context for scientific research into maize and wheat, emphasizing agricultural achievements in the developing world.
Beating the odds: Indigenous female scientist gets Mexico’s National Youth Award
Capacity development
CIMMYT PhD fellow Tania MartĂnez receives Mexican National Youth Award for her outstanding performance in academic achievement.
From A to Z: Developing nutritious maize and wheat at CIMMYT for 50 years
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Over the past 50 years, various research activities have been undertaken to boost protein quality and micronutrient levels in maize and wheat to help improve nutrition in poor communities.
CIMMYT, Mexico honor legacy of Norman Borlaug
Nutrition, health and food security
To mark CIMMYT’s 50th anniversary, Mexico’s Secretariat of Agriculture launched a photo exhibition honoring Nobel Prize Laureate Norman Borlaug.
Maize: From Mexico to the world
Climate adaptation and mitigation
For Mexicans, the “children of corn,” maize is entwined in life, history and tradition. It is not just a crop; it is central to their identity.
Farmer livelihoods at risk as wheat blast disease emerges in Bangladesh
Nutrition, health and food security
International scientists are on high alert as they develop tactics to fight wheat blast in Bangladesh, which is affecting a large portion of the country’s wheat growing area.
Improving diet through nutritious maize in Colombia
Innovations
A field day was organized at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture to show the advances of biofortified maize in Colombia.
Global wheat breeding returns billions in benefits but stable financing remains elusive
Climate adaptation and mitigation
What do a chapati, a matza, or couscous have in common? The answer is wheat, which is a source for one-fifth of the calories and protein consumed globally.
Donors push for sustainable agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean
Capacity development
CIMMYT joins global partnership to find sustainable solutions to agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Global wheat community discusses research, partnerships at Obregon pilgrimage
Nutrition, health and food security
For hundreds of international agricultural development experts, an annual gathering in northern Mexico provides a vital platform for sharing and debating the latest wheat breeding news and research.
Scientists unearth genetic treasures from Mexico’s Creole wheats
Nutrition, health and food security
Findings can help to boost wheat’s climate resilience worldwide
At 50-year mark, CIMMYT scientists strive for gender equity
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Efforts to meet agricultural needs of women farmers to bolster global food security took shape in CIMMYT’s early days.
