food systems

Features

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At global climate summit, CIMMYT scientists share adaptation and mitigation solutions for farmers, and call for increased funding for agricultural research.

Publications

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The current focus in nutritional circles on micronutrient malnutrition and unhealthy eating habits has raised questions about continuing to invest in research on energy-rich cereal crops and related farming systems.

Features

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Sustainable agri-food systems lead to better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life for all.

Features

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CIMMYT and CGIAR contributions to the SDGs highlighted in new campaign.

News

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CIMMYT’s MasAgro project acknowledged for promoting sustainable agriculture in new report by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Press releases

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CGIAR centers present methodology for transforming resource-constrained, polluting and vulnerable farming into inclusive, sustainable and resilient food systems that deliver healthy and affordable diets for all within planetary boundaries.

Features

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World-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs joins CIMMYT’s end-of-year event to reflect upon the important tasks CGIAR should undertake in its upcoming 50 years of impact.

News

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FAO-led assessment details the pandemic’s impact on agri-food systems in Bangladesh and outlines possible recovery strategies.

Features

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As the world becomes increasingly digital, the international agricultural research-for-development sector needs to keep up.

Features

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The testing and learning platform is working to tackle issues from adulterated seeds to crop residue burning.

Features

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We need to make sure our food systems grow a variety of food to nourish a growing population and sustain the planet.

In the media

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Source: All Africa (10 Sep 2020)

African Green Revolution Forum panel discussed and policies to encourage small and medium-enterprise (SME) growth.

News

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CIMMYT representatives discuss the impact of the pandemic on Mexico and why CIMMYT works towards more resilient agri-food systems with healthier and more prosperous people.

News

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New testing and learning platform aims to build the knowledge base for trust and transparency technologies in food systems.

In the media

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Source: Devex (4 May 2020)

Leaders from CIMMYT, Harvest Plus and Clinton Development Initiative discuss need for smallholder farmers to be resilient against shocks — pandemics, droughts or crop infestations.