agrifood systems

Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Features

CIMMYT’s efforts to align with FAO recommendations to strengthen women’s roles in food systems.

Nutrition, health and food security
In the media

Source: South China Morning Post (18 Dec 2022)

CGIAR scientists share the importance of testing new research models for integrated aquatic and terrestrial production systems.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

Exploring research-based solutions for the effects of climate change and food system shocks on smallholder farmers and global agrifood systems.

Nutrition, health and food security
In the media

Source: Eastern Daily Press (15 Oct 2022)

A tiered approach is needed to tackle food crises and wheat shortages triggered by the Ukraine-Russia crisis.

Nutrition, health and food security
Features

CIMMYT’s agrifood systems research looks at how to better connect farmers to consumers in a sustainable way, allowing for higher benefits from farming and increased access to nutritious cereal-based food for consumers.

Nutrition, health and food security
News

CIMMYT explains how the world can protect agrifood systems from market shocks, such as the conflict in Ukraine, to prevent food insecurity.

Nutrition, health and food security
In the media

Source: MarketWatch (23 Sep 2022)

Models of funding for agricultural research and development (R&D) need to adapt in order for the world to meet current challenges to agrifood systems.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

Collaborative project between CGIAR research centers aiming to improve food security in South Asia launches in three countries.