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Positive Solutions for Nature in Colombia: A Review

CIMMYT is helping farmers in Colombia conserve native maize, strengthen seed systems, and connect with niche markets through the CGIAR...

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Pest and disease attacks on crops rising due to climate change: Scientist

Climate change is accelerating pest and disease outbreaks in agriculture, prompting experts to call for urgent, science-based interventions to protect...

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Shaping a CIMMYT maize program to serve at-risk farmers: A tribute to Ernest W. Sprague (1925-2025)

Ernest W. Sprague, a key architect of CIMMYT’s maize research in the 1970s, helped shape global breeding efforts and empower...

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Strengthening One Health Approach in Agriculture Requires Cross-Sectoral Partnerships, Information

CIMMYT is supporting the One Health approach through research linking livestock health, sustainable farming, and food security

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Shaping a CIMMYT maize program to serve at-risk farmers: A tribute to Ernest W. Sprague (1925-2025)

Ernest W. Sprague, a key architect of CIMMYT’s maize research in...

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The International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) announces new program director

The International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) and the Biotechnology and Biological...

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Innovation and Partnerships for a Food, Nutrition, and Climate-Secure Future

CIMMYT’s Science and Innovation Week 2025 brought together global experts to...

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Minister warns of counterfeit seed risks as planting season looms

CIMMYT recognized Dr. Godfrey Asea for developing drought-tolerant maize, reinforcing its...

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Caring for the Earth to Secure the Future

In the framework of International Mother Earth Day (April 22), initiatives...

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Pest and disease attacks on crops rising due to climate change: Scientist

Climate change is accelerating pest and disease outbreaks in agriculture, prompting...

tag icon Capacity development, Climate adaptation and mitigation
In the media

Strengthening One Health Approach in Agriculture Requires Cross-Sectoral Partnerships, Information

CIMMYT is supporting the One Health approach through research linking livestock...

tag icon Capacity development, Innovations, Nutrition, health and food security
Blogs

A transformative leap in effective subaward implementation: Inside the revitalized sorghum and millets breeding programs at ZARI

Through strategic leadership and support from CIMMYT, ZARI is emerging as...

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Sonia Jannat: defying odds, reaping success as a combine harvester MSP

Sonia Jannat is transforming farming in Bangladesh with innovation, grit, and...

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CIMMYT and IICA Partner to Strengthen Agricultural Innovation and Economic Growth in the Americas

CIMMYT and IICA have joined forces through a new partnership to...

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An entrepreneur’s journey in aquaculture: Fueled by partnership, innovation, and resilience

Cosmas Chachi's journey into sustainable aquaculture, supported by AID-I, exemplifies how...

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Innovation and Partnerships for a Food, Nutrition, and Climate-Secure Future

CIMMYT’s Science and Innovation Week 2025 brought together global experts to...

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