Sustainable agrifood systems
Transforming Agriculture: A Day in Cambodia with Wanjiku Guchu
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT contributes significantly to the global Excellence in Agronomy Initiative, focusing on sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation.
Researchers gather to reflect on and lead CIMMYT’s Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) efforts with renewed commitment and partnership
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionOn the sidelines of the CGIAR Gender Research Conference 2023 in New Delhi, CIMMYT researchers working on gender and social inclusion across the Global South gathered to discuss pathways toward 2030 for making GESI efforts intentional and impactful.
Soybean rust threatens soybean production in Malawi and Zambia
Climate adaptation and mitigationSoybean production in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow by over 2% per annum to meet the increasing demand. However, as production increases, significant challenges caused by diseases, pests, declining soil fertility, and other abiotic factors remain.
Tackling fall armyworm with sustainable control practices
Capacity developmentAdopting sustainable and ecofriendly agricultural practices, sharing valuable knowledge, and providing farmers with effective tools and techniques can help mitigate the impact of fall armyworm in Zimbabwe.
Using social network analysis to assess collaborative networks: a case study from the genebank platform evaluation
InnovationsSource: CGIAR ()
SNA empowers CIMMYT to uncover and strengthen vital connections within agricultural research networks, fostering collaborative innovations for global food security.
Examining how insects spread toxic fungi
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT leads international collaboration to monitor invasive pests attacking post-harvest crops and the propagation of toxic fungi.
Enhancing partnerships for agricultural development
Capacity developmentAID-I Tanzania partners make plans to step up activity implementation, achieve wider impact, and build resilience for larger populations in 2024.
Peter Setimela
Capacity developmentAfriseed: How improved legume seed can help transform Zambia’s agrifood systems
Climate adaptation and mitigationAfriseed and AID-I are helping smallholder famers in Zambia transition to improved, high-yielding legumes.