Innovations for development
Regenerative Agriculture Boosts Second Green Revolution
Capacity developmentSource: Mexico Business News (29 Jun 2023)
In Mexico, there are different examples of regenerative agriculture projects led by international organizations, such as CIMMYT’s partnership agreement with NestlĂ© and Bimbo that have helped rural communities to improve their productive processes through regenerative farming practices.
An Example of International Cooperation: China and CIMMYT
InnovationsSource: Science and Technology Daily (29 Jun 2023)
Awais Rasheed, an adjunct scientist at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), recently spoke to Science and Technology Daily about his pleasant experience working in China and the importance of international cooperation to address the global food security crisis.
Pakistan’s wheat yield may decline 16pc due to climate change
Capacity developmentSource: Dawn (25 Jun 2023)
The wheat simulation models have been widely used to study diverse cropping systems, as growing conditions and the impact of climate change on wheat vary across the globe. Simulations for South Asian countries suggested a different magnitude of climate change impacts, particularly due to warmer temperatures.
A promising partnership
Capacity developmentThe delivery of row seeders from India to Benin demonstrates a new path to sustainable South-South business relationships.
Ethiopian machines for Ethiopian farmers
InnovationsLocally produced seed cleaners are making a big difference in Ethiopia and inspiring innovation in Benin.
Solar powered dryers boost peanut production in Togo
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe introduction of new technology has enabled farmers in West Africa to improve the quality and minimize losses of a national staple.
Adapting growing seasons to climate change can boost yields of world’s staple crops
Climate adaptation and mitigationNew research estimates impact of farmer adaptation to climate change on maize, wheat, rice, sorghum and soybean.
Scaling Scan website launched
Capacity developmentNew website offers one stop shop for scaling agricultural innovations.
Farmers in Zimbabwe embrace agroecology
Capacity developmentIn the Mbire and Murehwa districts of Zimbabwe, smallholder farmers are being introduced to agroecology interventions as part of a CGIAR Initiative.
For women in Ivory Coast, processing cassava no longer has to be a grind
InnovationsMechanical grinders and presses are transforming cassava production in Ivory Coast and empowering women.
Smallholder farmers embrace climate-smart seed and mechanization fairs
Climate adaptation and mitigationAround one thousand farmers flocked to a recent two-day climate-smart seed and mechanization fair in Zimbabwe’s Masvingo district, signaling strong interest in these two climate adaptation strategies.
Opening the door to commercial fodder production
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT 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
Poverty reduction, livelihoods and jobsFinancially-accessible mechanization options are reducing labor and providing further job opportunities for smallholders in Zimbabwe.
The democratization of innovation
InnovationsThe Scaling Scan is facilitating access to sustainability and growth around the world and across diverse industries.
In Burkina Faso, a business model for mechanization is providing hope
InnovationsCIMMYT and its partners are helping farmers branch out into business to improve crop yield and create job opportunities in their communities.