food crises
The world’s future wheat will need to withstand the climate crisis
Source: Quartz (20 Sep 2023)
As hotter temperatures and drought become the norm in places used to growing wheat, CIMMYT is working to face new and ongoing challenges to develop a more climate resilient wheat.
Agriculture for Peace platform launches at Borlaug Dialogue
Seven founding partners introduced Ag4Peace, a new initiative that aims to build resilient food systems and improve livelihoods and diets in low- and middle-income countries.
Leading Norwich plant scientists call for action to mitigate food crisis
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.
Forging collaborative ties from south to south
Wheat experts gather at the Second International Wheat Congress to discuss resilience and sustainability, aiming to increase collaboration in the advancement of the crop.
Advice for food systems in crisis featured in GAP Report
CIMMYT explains how the world can protect agrifood systems from market shocks, such as the conflict in Ukraine, to prevent food insecurity.
Fertilizer scarcity may hamper crop cycle, cautions scientist
Source: The Hindu (2 Sep 2022)
Food systems are under pressure due to climate change, COVID-19 and the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which is highlighting the need for more resilient global systems.
Mexican farming can transition to be more resilient with technology
The Global Farmer Network share their perspective on the challenges facing farmers and global food security.
How to shockproof staples in a looming global food crisis
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, practical actions now can build food system resilience.
The worst global food security crisis in 50 years could be already here
At lectures at Cornell University, CIMMYT director general calls for quick united action to avert the unfolding food security crisis.
Agricultural research fights global food shocks
Source: Newsweek (30 Dec 2021)
The best protection is actually reducing food system risks by building food system resilience against shocks.
Concerned experts ask world leaders to head off a global food security crisis from COVID-19
The number of the world’s hungry could double and trade restrictions will harm food importing nations, experts say.
