Dryland Crops
Climate Change Threatens Agriculture In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Farmers Struggle To Cope
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: MenaFN ()
CIMMYT’s collaboration in developing drought-tolerant wheat and hybrid seeds is helping farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, including erratic rainfall and rising temperatures
ZARI promotes climate-smart agriculture to strengthen research excellence, innovation, and sustainability
Dryland CropsZARI has become a leader in climate-smart agriculture through modernized facilities and strengthened partnerships
ADCIN strengthens agricultural capacity and resilience in sub-Saharan Africa
Capacity developmentCIMMYT is strengthening Africa’s dryland regions by building capacity in seed systems, crop improvement, business sustainability, and data-driven agricultural innovation
Machakos farmer reaps prosperity with new pigeon pea variety
Capacity developmentFestus Muthoka’s story reflects broader efforts in the agricultural community to introduce more resilient crop varieties that meet the needs of farmers in challenging environments
Enhancing the resilience of our farmers and our food systems: global collaboration at DialogueNEXT
Capacity developmentCIMMYT and the World Food Prize Foundation co-organized DialogueNEXT—Seeds of strength: Nurturing farmer resilience, held at CIMMYT headquarters in Mexico from 10 to 11 July 2024. The event brought together scientists, agribusiness leaders, farmers, and policymakers from over 200 organizations and 55 nations, to help shape global collaboration and strategies for sustainably producing nutritious food for all, within planetary boundaries.
Launch of a new Global Partnership for the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative
Capacity developmentFAO and CIMMYT team up to boost traditional nutrient-rich, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils to enhance diet quality for today and tomorrow.
Transforming agricultural systems in Mozambique
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe Transformative Dryland Crops Project hopes for greater food security and increased income in northern Mozambique.
Transforming agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa: a new dawn for millet production
Climate adaptation and mitigationAs climate challenges intensify, a groundbreaking initiative is underway to revolutionize millet production in sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging the crop’s resilience and nutritional benefits to ensure sustainable food systems. A multi-faceted approach to enhancing millet production sets the stage for future initiatives and research aimed at realizing the full potential of millets in Africa.
G7 summit highlights importance of sustainable food systems
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT contributes to the G7 goals on agricultural productivity, food security, and climate change through the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative.
Specialist centers empower women and youth farmers
Capacity developmentTargeted support for underrepresented groups of farmers is increasing crop variety, agronomic skills, household income, and food production in Tanzania’s Songwe region.
Quality seeds reduce hunger in Tanzanian schools
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionSorghum seeds that deliver improved yields are increasing food security for students and communities, with school farms playing a vital role in raising awareness of innovative varieties.
Regional network to scale impact of dryland crops in sub-Saharan Africa
Capacity developmentADCIN represents a leap forward in African agricultural cooperation, addressing dryland crop challenges through tailored projects for maximum impact.
CIMMYT Academy invites applications for Adjunct Scientist Program: Dryland Crops Improvement
Capacity developmentCIMMYT invites early- and mid-career NARS scientists to contribute to CIMMYT’s research portfolio in dryland crop improvement, including socioeconomics, breeding, and seed systems.
Collaboration across the seed system value chain
Climate adaptation and mitigationStakeholders call for a holistic approach to managing Kenya’s dryland crop seed system for sustainability and food security.
Revolutionizing food security: Africa’s millet renaissance
Climate adaptation and mitigationWith the right mix of policy support, technological innovation, and market development, millets have the potential to become the cornerstone of Africa’s resilient and sustainable agricultural future.