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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.
Agricultural research adds billions of dollars to economy
Climate adaptation and mitigationCrop technology from CGIAR, including CIMMYT seed varieties, contributes US $47 billion each year to the global economy according to fresh analysis of six decades’ worth of data.
A community leader in Baliakandi inspires women empowerment in agriculture: Promila Rani Mondol
Capacity developmentPromila’s story as a successful machinery solution provider, with support from CSISA-MEA, is encouraging more women in her community to venture into farming and seedling raising services.
No Stones, No Grit! A game-changing technology to process small grain introduced in Zimbabwe
Capacity developmentA locally made, affordable multi-crop thresher offers a convenient post-harvest processing option for smallholder farmers.
Breaking ground and redefining roles in the agri engineering sector: Anjuara Begum
Capacity developmentAnjuara’s journey from a widowed mother to a successful grinding operator is an inspiring story of resilience. CSISA–MEA’s light engineering training for women has not only transformed Anjuara’s life but also prompted a paradigm shift in the perception of women’s capabilities in traditionally male-dominated roles.
Seeds of change: one woman’s mission to transform her community
Capacity developmentIn Tanzania, community champions like Venansia Swale play a fundamental role in encouraging the adoption of improved seeds and increasing yields for smallholder farmers.
Women farmers turn the tide on soybean production
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionIn Mozambique, women spearhead efforts to enhance soybean yields with improved agronomic practices, yielding community-wide benefits.
NGOs hold youth business expo in Mwenezi
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionSource: The Mirror ()
CIMMYT participated in a Mwenezi business expo aimed at empowering youth through entrepreneurial projects.
Soybean rust threatens soybean production in Malawi and Zambia
Climate adaptation and mitigationSoybean production in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow by over 2% per annum to meet the increasing demand. However, as production increases, significant challenges caused by diseases, pests, declining soil fertility, and other abiotic factors remain.
Every drop of water matters: Leading global research institutes ally to aid farmers in dry and saline ecosystems
Capacity developmentTwo world-class research-for-development centers will work to raise food production and livelihoods in croplands where water is the defining constraint.
Strengthening seed systems with Zamseed
Capacity developmentTo improve food security in Zambia and Tanzania, CIMMYT and Zamseed join forces to strengthen maize resilience.
Delivering the best seeds to farmers in Zambia
Capacity developmentA seed fair in Zambia brings together farmers to explore climate-smart seed systems.
2024 WIT Award nominations now open from Borlaug Global Rust Initiative
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Award honors outstanding early-career scientists engaged in wheat research.
Planting seeds for bringing youth into agriculture
Capacity developmentAcademia, government and industry each have a role in attracting youth to careers in agriculture in India.
Exposing the potential of agricultural mechanization in India and Bangladesh
Capacity developmentCSISA-MEA, with support from USAID, organized exposure visits to India for Bangladeshi farmers to encourage environmentally friendly practices and business expansion among ABLE enterprises.