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

Yuridia Hernández leads a network of women producers in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca who, like the land they cultivate, regenerate, sustain, and transform their plots through sustainable practices and collective work. 

A resilient mother-daughter duo transforms a family-run light engineering business through innovation, training, and inclusive entrepreneurship, setting a powerful example of women-led agribusiness in action

Sonia Jannat is transforming farming in Bangladesh with innovation, grit, and a drive to empower others

The CGIAR Agroecology Initiative empowers women and youth in Zimbabwe by embedding gender and social inclusion into sustainable farming

In Nepal, CIMMYT’s Mixed Farming Initiative transforms traditional farming into sustainable, resilient systems for marginalized communities

Early-stage on-farm testing tailors crop breeding to the realities of smallholder farmers, increasing efficiency and impact.

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

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

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”.