Innovations for development
Rita Deviās Small Farmers Large Field model revives agriculture in Bihar
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
Proudly announcing the 2025 Derek Tribe Award recipient ā Velu Govindan
CIMMYTās Dr. Velu Govindan wins the 2025 Derek Tribe Award for advancing climate-resilient, nutrient-rich wheat to boost global food security.
Women Who Nourish the Earth: Yuridia HernƔndez and the Feminine Strength in Sustainable Agriculture
Yuridia HernĆ”ndez 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.Ā
Small grains and new methods bring resilience to Zimbabwean farmers
Source: Development and Cooperation (12 May 2025)
Evangelina Villegas: A Pioneer Woman in Agricultural Science, Inspired by Norman Borlaug
The scientific legacy of Borlaug fuels womenās leadership in agriculture, exemplified by the remarkable career of Evangelina Villegas.
Rising from adversity: The inspiring success of Asma and Tasin’s engineering workshop
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: defying odds, reaping success as a combine harvester MSP
Sonia Jannat is transforming farming in Bangladesh with innovation, grit, and a drive to empower others
Advancing gender and social inclusion in agroecology: Insights from the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative in Zimbabwe
The CGIAR Agroecology Initiative empowers women and youth in Zimbabwe by embedding gender and social inclusion into sustainable farming
Sowing a Seed of Hope: Transforming Lives through Mixed Farming in Nepal
In Nepal, CIMMYT’s Mixed Farming Initiative transforms traditional farming into sustainable, resilient systems for marginalized communities
Why early-stage on-farm sparse testing could be a game changer for crop breeding in Africa
Early-stage on-farm testing tailors crop breeding to the realities of smallholder farmers, increasing efficiency and impact.
How Atubandike dialogues are redefining gender and youth inclusion in Zambian agriculture
CIMMYT’s Atubandike initiative empowers women and youth in Zambia, promoting inclusivity and resilience in agriculture through dialogue and capacity building.
Enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs: A conversation with CIMMYT’s knowledge management team
CIMMYT leverages AGRIS for global visibility and AGROVOC for seamless data access, advancing its mission to share vital agricultural knowledge.
Strengthen the soil, strengthen the future of agri-food systems: The Economics of Healthy Soils for Sustainable Food Systems
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 ā “Measure, Monitor, and Manageā.
ZARI promotes climate-smart agriculture to strengthen research excellence, innovation, and sustainability
ZARI has become a leader in climate-smart agriculture through modernized facilities and strengthened partnerships
Training the next generation of plant breeders with VACS
The Vision for Adapted Crops and Soil (VACS) Capacity Project aims to train scholars and professionals in Africa in the latest plant breeding technologies