Sustainable agrifood systems
Expression of interest: VACS Capacity Project
Capacity developmentUSAID has partnered with CIMMYT to implement the Feed the Future VACS Capacity Activity.
With courage, they are an example of innovation in the field
Capacity developmentThe active participation of rural women in agricultural development has been a fundamental element in promoting sustainable transformation in communities in southeast Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Agricultural stakeholders devise means to tame effects of soil acidity
Capacity developmentSource: Daily News ()
Agricultural stakeholders in Tanzania, including CIMMYT, are launching a project to combat soil acidity and boost crop yields.
Mexico, a lab from which solutions are generated to address global challenges
Capacity developmentLeaders from the CGIAR Initiative: Excellence in Agronomy visit Mexico to learn how the hubs driven by CIMMYT and collaborators have positive impacts on farming communities.
US$2M poultry project targets youth, women farmers in Dodoma
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionSource: Food Business Africa ()
ILRI, TALIRI, and CIMMYT, funded by USAID, launch AID-L to boost poultry farming in Dodoma, Tanzania.
Translating strategy into scientific action
Climate adaptation and mitigationResearchers and partners from the Sustainable Agrifood Systems (SAS) program determined how to achieve agrifood system goals in alignment with CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy.
Enhancing maize seed and feed security
Capacity developmentPartners prioritize capacity building to boost sustainable maize production in Laos.
Strengthening maize value chains in Nepal
InnovationsThe International Maize Conference highlights CIMMYT’s commitment to driving innovations, promoting knowledge sharing, and strengthening partnerships to advance Nepal’s national maize sector.
Opinion: Aid competes with long-term solutions to Sudan’s hunger crisis
Climate adaptation and mitigationRestoring food production within the country is just as important as emergency food aid — if not, Sudan risk racing from crisis to crisis.
How improved seeds empower women farmers in South Kordofan
Capacity developmentWorking with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan empowers women farmers in conflict-torn South Kordofan. It provides them with training and resources to increase crop yields and enhance community self-sufficiency.
A sustainable agrifood systems approach in conflict-ridden Sudan
Capacity developmentCIMMYT, in partnership with USAID, is implementing the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan, an integrated agrifood system model designed to underpin food security through scalable development opportunities and sustainable agricultural practices.
Gridded crop modeling to simulate impacts of climate change and adaptation benefits in ACASA
Climate adaptation and mitigationGridded crop modeling builds an understanding of how climate change impacts crops, helping researchers to adapt agricultural methods and combat food insecurity.
Harnessing econometric and statistical tools to support climate-resilient agriculture
InnovationsEconometric and statistical methods lead to informed decision-making and safeguard agricultural productivity in the face of climatic hazards in South Asia.
Roots of resilience: my journey as a Conservation Agriculture champion
Climate adaptation and mitigationConservation Agriculture promotes climate resilience, increased crop yields, and healthier plants, supporting livelihoods and food security across the region. Grace Malaicha tells her story.
Unlocking insights from literature: exploring adaptation options in ACASA
InnovationsUsing Systematic Literature Review, ACASA has identified key climate adaptation options and assessed their effectiveness.