Sustainable agrifood systems
Farmers cite climate change as biggest challenge, says World Farmers Organization at COP24 talks
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Climate is the most important challenge farmers face, because “they’re just influenced by it and there is little that they can do,” explains Luisa Volpe of the World Farmers Organization.
Extension materials on best agronomic practices endorsed by government of Nepal
Capacity development
Gratitude for soil
Climate adaptation and mitigation
If we take care of our soils, our soils will take care of us.
New digital maps to support soil fertility management in Nepal
Environmental health and biodiversity
The maps include information on soil PH, organic matter, total nitrogen, clay content and boron content.
New Soil Intelligence System for India provides high-quality data using modern analytics
Capacity development
The initiative will serve to develop comprehensive soil information at scale for the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha
West Bengal agri-entrepreneur a role model for farmers in her community
Capacity development
Bibi has been able to expand her farm and now cultivates wheat, rice and jute.
New study: India could cut nearly 18% of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions through cost-saving farming practices
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Study identifies hotspots for biggest impact, suggests government incentives for widespread adoption
Q&A: Expanding CIMMYT’s research agenda on markets and business
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT economist Jason Donovan discusses the role of seed companies and food markets.
Breaking Ground: Brendan Brown brings research to small-scale farmers
Nutrition, health and food security
Brown’s studies allowed him to develop novel mixed methods and participatory impact pathways to promote new farming practices, such as conservation agriculture, to smallholder farmers in Africa.
Are advisory apps a solution for collecting Big Data?
Innovations
CIMMYT has been researching the use of mobile apps to provide site-specific agronomic advice to farmers.
What is green manure? And how is it helping maize farmers?
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Ten farmers in a hot and dry area of Zimbabwe trial intercropping legumes and green manure cover crops alongside their maize, to assess their impact on soil fertility.