crop diversification
Advancing conservation agriculture
Capacity developmentA workshop brings together scientists to share the latest innovations in conservation agriculture to benefit smallholder farmers and reduce the effects of climate change on food production.
Advanced training on conservation agriculture focuses on creating sustainable agronomic systems
Capacity developmentDuring the two-week training, jointly conducted by CIMMYT-BISA-ICAR, participants learned about innovative and cutting-edge research in conservation agriculture, visited industry, and interacted with farmers for first-hand impact.
Sowing seeds of change: CIMMYT leads crop diversification efforts in South Asia
Capacity developmentCIMMYT is leading South Asia’s crop diversification efforts with projects such as TAFSSA and RUPANTAR, focusing on evidence-based policies and robust support to smallholder farmers.
The critical role of smallholder farmers of the Eastern Gangetic Plains in the global food chain
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionFor World Food Day, discover how CIMMYT is improving food security, livelihoods and nutrition in South Asia, with support from ACIAR.
Ending rice-wheat monopoly can ease Delhi woes
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: The Times of India (13 Nov 2021)
ML Jat speaks with The Times of India about the work of CIMMYT and its partners on diversification and carbon credits—two futuristic ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in India.
ICAR Organized “State Level Maize Day” in Haryana
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: Krishi Jagran (15 Sep 2021)
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), together with CIMMYT and partners, organized a State Level Maize Day in the state of Haryana to discuss sustainable maize production systems for future generations.
Solving South Asia’s sustainability issues will require a systems approach to crop management
Climate adaptation and mitigationNew research shows that a portfolio of crop management practices can boost productivity while minimizing harm to the environment.