Sustainable agrifood systems
Cranking, a thing of the past
InnovationsIn Bangladesh, a newly available device takes the hassle out of starting the engine of two-wheel tractors, particularly for women entrepreneurs.
Inequality, agriculture and climate change: From a vicious to a virtuous circle
Climate adaptation and mitigationA transformation is urgently needed in the world’s food system to make it more resilient to climate change and to reduce its emissions, explains the Executive Director of the CGIAR System Organization in an op-ed.
Experimental stations in Mexico improve global agriculture
Capacity developmentCIMMYT’s five agricultural research stations in Mexico are instrumental for researchers’ work to develop innovative crops and sustainable farming systems worldwide.
Past CIMMYT economist Derek Byerlee awarded high honor by Australia
Nutrition, health and food securityByerlee named Officer of the Order of Australia for his distinguished service to sustainable development, poverty reduction, and food security.
Reconciling food security, resource depletion and environmental quality trade-offs in India
Climate adaptation and mitigationPolicies and technologies key to sustainable development in India’s breadbasket.
Women and youth find profitable business pathways through small-scale mechanization
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionFACASI project explored ways to address access to appropriate mechanization solutions.
New publications: Shifting the mindset from “reaching many” to sustainable change
InnovationsPaper describes mindset and skills required to go from pilot project to sustainable systemic change at scale.
The case for rushing farmer access to BARI Gom 33
Nutrition, health and food securityResearchers urge donor agencies to support the dissemination of new blast-resistant, biofortified wheat in Bangladesh.
Are high land rental costs pricing African youth out of agriculture?
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionRural land grows scarce as populations rise and more youth farm for their livelihoods.
Seeds of progress
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionIn a male-dominated sector, women leading maize seed companies in eastern and southern Africa share their experiences.
Seeds of progress – In a male-dominated sector, women leading maize seed companies in eastern and southern Africa share their experiences
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionSource: Seed Quest (20 Jun 2019)
CIMMYT researchers conducted interviews with women owners of seed companies in eastern and southern Africa.
Bird’s-eye view
InnovationsMultispectral and thermal images taken by cameras on unmanned aerial vehicles are helping researchers to monitor the resistance of maize to tar spot complex and other foliar diseases.
Groundwater conservation policies help fuel air pollution crisis in northwestern India, new study finds
Climate adaptation and mitigationLater rice planting in Haryana and Punjab leads to concentrated agricultural burning in the late fall and 39% higher peak fire intensity, contributing to poor air quality.