Sustainable agrifood systems

In the media

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Source: Inter Press Service ()

CIMMYT advances conservation agriculture in Southern Africa, boosting yields, soil health, and livelihoods through climate-smart practices and innovation

Blogs

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CIMMYT’s Atubandike initiative empowers women and youth in Zambia, promoting inclusivity and resilience in agriculture through dialogue and capacity building.

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CIMMYT leverages AGRIS for global visibility and AGROVOC for seamless data access, advancing its mission to share vital agricultural knowledge.

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The Seed Systems and Market Intelligence team of CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agri-Food Systems Programme met in Kenya for a three-day retreat to review cutting-edge research on seed systems and market dynamics.

Blogs

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Healthy soils are the foundation of resilient food systems. On this World Soil Day, we explore the link between soil health, food systems, and the 2024 theme – “Measure, Monitor, and Manage”.

Blogs

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Mexico is driving agricultural transformation by integrating sustainable practices such as regenerative agriculture, agroecology, integrated fertility and efficient mechanization. Through the Hub model developed by CIMMYT, it promotes innovation, food security and the well-being of producers

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ZARI has become a leader in climate-smart agriculture through modernized facilities and strengthened partnerships

In the media

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Source: RepĂșblica ()

CIMMYT’s Kailali Agro Fair inspired farmers to adopt modern machinery, transforming local agriculture

News

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A major project to transform agri-food systems is underway in Colombia; the participation of CGIAR research centers, such as CIMMYT and the Colombian Bioversity-CIAT Alliance is essential to the project’s goals

Blogs

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Tichaona’s journey exemplifies the benefits of empowering local service providers in rural agriculture. Through the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative, he transformed from being a community handyman to establishing a successful agriculture business in Mbire. This in turn benefited the entire community

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The Vision for Adapted Crops and Soil (VACS) Capacity Project aims to train scholars and professionals in Africa in the latest plant breeding technologies

Projects

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CIMMYT’s participation at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit showcased its leadership in advancing regenerative agriculture, open data, and global collaboration to address the climate crisis and transform the agri-food sector

In the media

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Source: AP News ()

The Rockefeller Foundation’s grant to CIMMYT supports regenerative agricultural research in Mexico, advancing sustainable solutions for food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation

Blogs

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Discover how CIMMYT and Ambo University’s groundbreaking collaboration on climate-smart agriculture and innovative crop rotations is transforming Ethiopian farming for sustainable food security