SystemDev
Reaching farmers in Zambia
Capacity development
AID-I conducted a community sensitization to connect Zambian farmers with existing mobile networks that provide agricultural and climate data.
Mechanization can transform but scaling is a challenge
Capacity development
Source: Mexico Business News ()
CIMMYT advances agricultural mechanization to boost smallholder farming, targeting efficiency and inclusivity.
Scientists at NaSARRI to develop iron and zinc bio-fortified sorghum
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: Charmar News ()
CIMMYT, in partnership with NaSARRI and stakeholders, is pioneering a project in Uganda to biofortify sorghum with iron and zinc to reduce malnutrition in East Africa.
Advancing conservation agriculture
Capacity development
A workshop brings together scientists to share the latest innovations in conservation agriculture to benefit smallholder farmers and reduce the effects of climate change on food production.
CIMMYT joins global efforts to curb greenhouse emissions and strengthen food systems
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT promoted ways to lessen climate shocks, especially for smallholder farmers who inordinately suffer the effects of climate change, including rising temperatures and extended droughts.
Advanced training on conservation agriculture focuses on creating sustainable agronomic systems
Capacity development
During the two-week training, jointly conducted by CIMMYT-BISA-ICAR, participants learned about innovative and cutting-edge research in conservation agriculture, visited industry, and interacted with farmers for first-hand impact.
STEM the gap: Scientists reflect on women’s increasing participation and visibility in STEM careers
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
At CIMMYT, women leaders and scientists work on the pressing issues of our times. They contribute as managers, economists, and scientists – breeders, soil experts, agronomists, GIS analysts, pathologists, etc. Every day they help CIMMYT deliver on its commitment: Science and Innovation for a Food and Nutrition Secure World.
Researchers push for adoption of high-yielding millet varieties in Busia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT and partners are spearheading the adoption of high-yielding millet varieties to boost food security and tackle climate change.
Strengthening resilience in Mutoko farmers through agroecological research
Capacity development
A workshop to help tackle climate challenges faced by Mutoko farmers generated significant interest among farmers and stakeholders to work towards sustainable approaches.
USAid programme equips rural farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Zimbabwe Independent ()
Heat tolerant maize hybrids: a pursuit to strengthen food security in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT’s systematic and targeted breeding strategy in South Asia helped develop 20 high yielding and heat-stress tolerant maize hybrids. The ongoing efforts strengthens the livelihood of farm families who are highly vulnerable to climate change in the Asian tropics.
Transforming Agriculture: A Day in Cambodia with Wanjiku Guchu
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT contributes significantly to the global Excellence in Agronomy Initiative, focusing on sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation.
Market segmentation and Target Product Profiles (TPPs): developing and delivering impactful products for farming communities
Capacity development
CIMMYT is actively engaging a wide spectrum of stakeholders to define and harmonize target product profiles across Africa, with farmers at the heart.
Researchers gather to reflect on and lead CIMMYT’s Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) efforts with renewed commitment and partnership
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
On the sidelines of the CGIAR Gender Research Conference 2023 in New Delhi, CIMMYT researchers working on gender and social inclusion across the Global South gathered to discuss pathways toward 2030 for making GESI efforts intentional and impactful.
Tackling fall armyworm with sustainable control practices
Capacity development
Adopting sustainable and ecofriendly agricultural practices, sharing valuable knowledge, and providing farmers with effective tools and techniques can help mitigate the impact of fall armyworm in Zimbabwe.