climate-resilient crops
Breaking Barriers in Pearl Millet Improvement: A New Pathway for High Efficiency Genome Editing
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A new high efficiency genome editing system for pearl millet is helping accelerate the development of resilient and nutrient rich varieties, strengthening the future of food and nutrition security in the most climate vulnerable regions
Kenyan Farmer Unlocks New Opportunities Through breakthrough Improved Pigeonpea Variety
Capacity development
CIMMYT and KALRO introduced the high-yielding Mituki pigeonpea variety in Makueni, Kenya. Learn how smallholder farmer Francis Ndiso transformed his livelihood, inspired his community, and helped strengthen local seed systems through innovation and resilience
Nigeria Releases Hybrid Pearl Millet to Boost Nutrition and Climate Resilience
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Dailyhunt ()
Nigeria launches biofortified pearl millet varieties with support from CIMMYT and ICRISAT to combat malnutrition and climate challenges in dryland regions
Pest and disease attacks on crops rising due to climate change: Scientist
Capacity development
Source: Business Standard ()
Climate change is accelerating pest and disease outbreaks in agriculture, prompting experts to call for urgent, science-based interventions to protect crop yields and food security
CIMMYT donates agricultural implements to Gwebi
Capacity development
Source: The Herald ()
CIMMYT is modernizing breeding in Zimbabwe with machinery to enhance research and climate-resilient maize production
Time Running Out to Avert Food Catastrophe, but There Is Hope
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT advances scientific innovations to boost crop productivity, resilience, and global food security