Sustainable agrifood systems
Gazing into the crystal ball at the future of food: Nutrient-dense maize and wheat
Nutrition, health and food security
Diversity is important for finding traits that will allow maize and wheat to be more nutritious than they are already today and so aid in meeting the demands of the future, writes Gideon Kruseman, CIMMYT ex-ante and foresight specialist
Tackle food insecurity with homegrown education, Food Prize delegates say
Capacity development
Africa must develop a strong educational infrastructure to address the challenges of poverty, malnutrition and food insecurity, said experts at the World Food Prize.
New Publications: New findings on effects of tillage on growth, yield and more
A study from CIMMYT scientists has revealed new insights on the respective benefits of conventional tillage (CT) and zero tillage (ZT) in north-west India.
Private sector seed distribution vital for food security, World Food Prize delegates say
Innovations
Public-private collaborations can deliver improved seeds to smallholder farmers faster, speeding up global efforts to meet food security targets.
CIMMYT and Cargill Mexico announce second food security and sustainability awards
For a second year in a row, $25,000 will be awarded to projects contributing to food security and sustainability in Mexico’s agricultural sector.
African Conservation Tillage Network CEO calls for high level support of conservation agriculture
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Regional and national support for conservation agriculture is key to achieving widespread sustainable production intensification says Saidi Mkomwa, CEO African Conservation Tillage Network.
A leading NGO joins hands with CIMMYT-CCAFS to empower women farmers
Capacity development
NGO partnership brings new capacity building opportunities.
CIMMYT Participates in the Sixth African Green Revolution Forum
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT joined 1,700 delegates from around the globe who participated in the sixth African Green Revolution Forum.
European Space Agency selects CIMMYT to pilot new remote sensing project
Innovations
CIMMYT has been selected by the European Space Agency to have access to the pilot version of the Sen2-Agri processing system and receive training on its use.
Young African scientists gain inspiration from experienced maize researchers
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP) team in Africa attended the AfPBA training program held June 2016 at the World Agroforestry Center.
A Chat With: IPNI Director Shamie Zingore — boosting smallholder agriculture in Africa
Nutrition, health and food security
Effective partnerships between research, public and private sector institutions are the key to unlock the potential of smallholder agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa says IPNI director.
Are cows the next development boom for smallholder farmers?
Capacity development
Smallholder livestock farmers in Zimbabwe are rapidly increasing profits thanks to a pivot to new sustainable agriculture initiatives.
Beating the odds: Indigenous female scientist gets Mexico’s National Youth Award
Capacity development
CIMMYT PhD fellow Tania Martínez receives Mexican National Youth Award for her outstanding performance in academic achievement.
A Chat With: Mark Lynas – sustainable agriculture key to food security amid climate change
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Sustainable agricultural practices are key to feeding the global population in the face of climate change said Environmentalist Mark Lynas.
Syngenta-CIMMYT collaboration on helping smallholders stay safe
Capacity development
Javier Valdes, country head at Syngenta Mexico, talks about collaboration with CIMMYT.