innovations
Scaling fodder innovations to improve livestock productivity in Zimbabwe’s semi-arid regions
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The LIPS Zimbabwe project boosts livestock productivity and climate resilience by introducing drought-tolerant fodder crops and mechanization to farmers in semi-arid regions
New edition of Scaling Scan emphasizes on sustainable and equitable impact
Innovations
The enhanced version of the Scaling Scan tool takes into consideration how gender roles and climate change can affect or be affected by a scaling program.
What do we know about the future of agri-food systems in Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA)?
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: CGIAR ()
cCIMMYT’s research and development efforts are critical in addressing the environmental and socio-economic challenges of agriculture in CWANA.
Wheat DEWAS to expand its wheat pathogen surveillance system project to East Africa, South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Farmers Review Africa (2 Nov 2023)
Connecting rural Nepalese farmers to the market through Interactive Voice Response (IVR) service
Innovations
Source: ComDev Asia (26 Nov 2023)
LIPS-Zimbabwe empowers farmers through innovative intercropping trials
Climate adaptation and mitigation
LIPS-Zimbabwe has been at the frontline of introducing innovations to farmers in Mutoko and Buhera by integrating intercropping trials.
The Scaling Scan — launch of 3rd edition
Capacity development
Helping great innovations scale to successful implementation.
Agricultural Transformation in Africa
Innovations
Bram Govaerts calls for support among CIMMYT, CGIAR, and African researchers.
CIMMYT Director General reaffirms commitment to Zambia
Visit to Southern Africa AID-I Rapid Delivery Hub partners and intervention sites highlights strong partnerships bringing sustainable innovations to Zambia.
Government of Zambia and CIMMYT strengthen ties in agricultural development
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Zambia Minister of Agriculture host CIMMYT Director General for deliberations on the country’s strategic road map.
Farmers in Buhera gear up for climate-smart agriculture
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Water harvesting technology trials give hope to farmers in semi-arid regions of Zimbabwe.
Mini-tillers bolster Nepal maize farmers’ food supplies and profits, new study shows
Innovations
Farm mechanization contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of No Poverty (SDG-1) and Zero Hunger (SDG-2), with very small farms facing acute labor shortages benefited the most.
Solar powered dryers boost peanut production in Togo
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
The introduction of new technology has enabled farmers in West Africa to improve the quality and minimize losses of a national staple.
On Africa’s farms, the forecast calls for adaptation and innovation
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Gates Notes (31 Jan 2023)
Bill Gates reflects on a recent visit to a Kenyan farm to see firsthand the results of work by CIMMYT and CGIAR.