SystemDev
FAO Director General visits CIMMYT, reaffirming FAO’s commitment to advancing sustainable agrifood systems transformation
Climate adaptation and mitigation
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu visited CIMMYT to strengthen collaboration on innovation and sustainable agrifood systems for a more resilient, food-secure future
Delivering seed from breeder to farmer: inclusive digital innovations transforming Nepal’s seed systems
Innovations
DESIS, co-developed by CIMMYT and Nepal’s Seed Quality Control Center, is revolutionizing agriculture through a digital platform that streamlines seed demand and supply, boosts transparency, and ensures farmers access quality seeds faster
“Maize is Food”: Zambia’s Journey with Climate-Resilient Seeds
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A CIMMYT-led study in Zambia shows that climate-resilient maize only drives real impact when paired with strong markets, supportive policies, and better access to knowledge and finance
Strengthening Farmer Associations for Resilient Food Systems in Niassa
Capacity development
In Niassa, farmers are joining forces through CIMMYT’s TSAN initiative to strengthen associations, boost productivity, and build resilient food systems with Irish Aid’s support
The Future is Local: Driving Systems Change and Accelerating Impacts Where It Matters Most
Dryland Crops
CIMMYT’s Modular Impact Accelerator boosts Africa’s dryland seed and grain systems through innovation, local enterprise, and market-driven growth
Demand for stress-tolerant maize is surging and CIMMYT’s varieties are meeting the moment
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Seed companies and research institutions are lining up to commercialize CIMMYT’s climate-resilient maize, as more farmers seek solutions for food security and farm stability
From data to impact: How strategic partnerships and agronomic insights drive smallholder productivity
Capacity development
Strategic partnerships, digital tools, and high-quality agronomic data are transforming smallholder farming in Southern Africa, turning raw information into actionable insights that boost productivity and resilience
CIMMYT and IFPRI launch joint research hub to Strengthen Global Food Security
Innovations
CIMMYT opens Washington, D.C. office at IFPRI
Strengthening Wheat Security in WANA through Climate-Resilient Germplasm Selection
Capacity development
A landmark workshop in Türkiye united scientists, policymakers, and institutions across West Asia and North Africa to fast-track climate-resilient wheat through collective germplasm selection and regional collaboration
Youth, innovation and climate-smart seeds driving Africa’s agri-tech growth
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Source: CNBC Africa ()
CIMMYT DG Bram Govaerts shares how Africa’s youth and women use climate-smart seeds, innovation, and investment to drive resilient, job-creating food systems
Building Food Security in an Era of Uncertainty: CIMMYT launches the Agricultural Resilience for Conflict Prevention Initiative (ARC)
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
CIMMYT launches the Agricultural Resilience for Conflict Prevention Initiative (ARC) to harness agriculture for peace, resilience, and global food security
India can spark second Green Revolution with more agri R&D: CIMMYT chief
Innovations
Source: Business Standard ()
CIMMYT’s DG Bram Govaerts says India can drive a second Green Revolution by investing in agricultural research and global partnerships as the farm sector faces new challenges
Brazil’s Top Agricultural Research Leaders Visit CIMMYT to Forge Game-Changing Partnership
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT welcomed a high-level delegation from Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation), led by Dr. Silvia Maria Fonseca Silveira Massruha, President of Embrapa, alongside representatives from the Brazilian Embassy in Mexico
South Asia Gets Its First Climate Adaptation Atlas for Resilient Agriculture
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT-BISA, in collaboration with the national agricultural research systems of the region, launches the Atlas of Climate Adaptation for South Asian Agriculture to explore climate risks and guide resilient futures
Tanveer meets Country Rep CIMMYT to boost wheat yields, food security
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan ()
Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research met with CIMMYT to strengthen collaboration on improved wheat varieties and innovative practices
