SystemDev
Alternative Crops to Tackle Climate Change: Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at CIMMYT
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT brought together key agri-food stakeholders for a dynamic workshop on Opportunities for Alternative Crops in Mexico, sparking reflection and co-creation to drive productive diversification in the country’s semi-arid regions in the face of climate change
CGIAR–NARES Event Highlights Innovations and Challenges in Dryland Crops
Capacity development
CIMMYT and partners are driving adoption of improved dryland crops through science-powered, locally led partnerships
Beyond handshakes and agreements: The real work behind scaling conservation agriculture in Malawi
Capacity development
Forged in the fields of Malawi, CIMMYT and Total LandCare’s partnership is proving that climate-smart farming rooted in local realities can transform livelihoods, one resilient harvest at a time
Transforming Agri-Food Systems in Niassa: Building Resilience from the Ground Up
Capacity development
In the heart of Niassa, Mozambique, CIMMYT is turning hope into harvest by equipping women and youth with certified seeds, knowledge, and market access to transform their farms and futures
ICRISAT and CIMMYT Leadership Reaffirm Commitment to Impactful Collaboration
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT and ICRISAT have joined forces to accelerate science-driven, locally grounded solutions that empower smallholder farmers in the face of climate change
Take it to the Farmer: partners trained on positioning & scaling climate-adaptive maize in rainfed marginal ecologies
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Resilient and ready for the future—new high-yielding, climate-adaptive maize (HyCAM) hybrids are built to withstand climate extremes. Guided by Dr. Norman Borlaug’s call to “Take it to the Farmer,” efforts are underway to deliver these seeds to smallholders across rainfed, marginal agroecologies in the Asian tropics, securing livelihoods and strengthening resilience
Mother Farmers: Cultivating Change and Growing Resilience
Climate adaptation and mitigation
In Kasungu, Malawi, Sarai Mkanasi is leading a farming revolution as climate smart mixed farming transforms livelihoods
Building a sustainable hybrid seed market system in Nepal to enhance food security and farmers’ profitability: transforming the seed sector through local capacity development
Capacity development
CIMMYT and partners are transforming Nepal’s maize seed sector through local hybrid seed production, capacity building, and inclusive rural development
Tips for diversifying crops and improving the functionality of agricultural systems
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Diversifying cover crops and legumes enhances the functionality of agricultural systems by strengthening the soil, reducing pest pressure, and increasing climate resilience
Can organic fertilizers rebuild Zimbabwe’s fragile soils?
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe are restoring soil health and building climate resilience through farmer-led trials that integrate organic amendments and conservation agriculture practices
Retraining Trialists: Enhancing Capacity for Quality Data Collection
Capacity development
A nationwide training led by ZARI with CIMMYT support strengthened the skills of trialists in data collection, DNA sampling, and quality control to enhance research quality and crop improvement for dryland agriculture in Zambia
From CGIAR Research to Action: Strengthening Science-Policy Linkages
Capacity development
CGIAR is strengthening the link between research and policy by promoting simplified, impactful science communication and strategic engagement with policymakers to drive sustainable, evidence-based agricultural innovation
Building trust, bridging divides: How Zambia’s digital champions are paving the way for inclusive farming
Capacity development
In Zambia’s Southern Province, the Atubandike initiative is equipping local Digital Champions to bridge digital and social divides within farming communities-fostering trust, challenging exclusionary norms, and paving the way for inclusive, climate-smart agriculture that places every farmer’s voice at the heart of innovation
Joining Forces to Sow Peace through Multilateralism: CIMMYT’s Global Commitment
Capacity development
Through multilateralism, CIMMYT strengthens its global commitment to build peace, resilience, and sustainability in rural communities through science and agriculture
Rita Devi’s Small Farmers Large Field model revives agriculture in Bihar
Capacity development
In Bihar, smallholder farmers like Rita Devi are transforming their livelihoods through collective action and innovative farming practices introduced by the Small Farmers Large Fields initiative