Sustainable agrifood systems
Plant breeding must adapt to climate change, finds study
The goals for breeding new crops have been changed by the rising demands for climate-ready crops, originating from the urgent need to adapt to climate change.
CIMMYT at COP27
Catch up on presentations from CIMMYT scientists and researchers at COP27, held between November 6-18.
Study explores how to reduce GHG emissions while supporting food security through nitrogen management
Responses of yields and N₂O emissions to N inputs could be used to design appropriate N management strategies for addressing the dual challenge of food insecurity and climate crisis.
Decolonization should extend to collaborations, authorship and co-creation of knowledge
Source: Nature (22 Nov 2022)
Sieglinde Snapp identifies opportunities for improving inclusivity in the biosciences.
Govaerts delivers keynote speech to Cereals and Grains 22
Exploring research-based solutions for the effects of climate change and food system shocks on smallholder farmers and global agrifood systems.
Agriculture for Peace platform launches at Borlaug Dialogue
Seven founding partners introduced Ag4Peace, a new initiative that aims to build resilient food systems and improve livelihoods and diets in low- and middle-income countries.
Opening the door to commercial fodder production
CIMMYT is partnering with GIZ in Zambia to clear hurdles for smallholder farmers to produce fodder at a commercial level.
Two-wheel tractors transform smallholder farming communities in Masvingo
Financially-accessible mechanization options are reducing labor and providing further job opportunities for smallholders in Zimbabwe.
The democratization of innovation
The Scaling Scan is facilitating access to sustainability and growth around the world and across diverse industries.
Plant health data is critical for effective policy change
Experts gathered at the FAO Science and Innovation Forum to drive forward research partnerships to curb crop loss due to pests and diseases through efficient global sharing of data.
Is food security possible without peace?
For the International Week of Science and Peace, Govaerts and Burke analyze whether it is possible to achieve food security without peace, and how the two are interlinked.
‘Perennial’ rice saves time and money, but comes with risks
Source: Science (7 Nov 2022)
Research on rice crops that do not need replanting in China is showing promising results for yield, finances and labor, and the environment.
Bringing voluntary carbon offset markets to smallholder Indian farmers
CIMMYT and ICAR partner to reward Indian farmers for utilizing climate smart agricultural practices.
