partnerships
Collaboration across the seed system value chain
Stakeholders call for a holistic approach to managing Kenya’s dryland crop seed system for sustainability and food security.
A marine engineer embarks on making life easier for farmers in his native village, by establishing a one-stop shop agri-business center
The Bhusari Cold Storage in Begusarai, Bihar, has helped build the capacity of over 25,000 smallholder farmers through improved access to farming resources, advanced technologies, and advisories on climate-resilient agri-practices and allied services.
Network develops optimized breeding pipelines for accelerated genetic gains in dryland crops
The Africa Dryland Crop Improvement Network (ADCIN), NARES, and CGIAR scientists in Africa optimized quantitative genetic criteria for breeding programs and breeding strategies and pipelines for chickpea, pigeon pea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl-millet, and finger millet crops.
Pakistan-China wheat breeding cooperation ensures Pakistan’s food security, UN SDGs: experts
Source: Xinhua ()
The Pakistan-China partnership, with CIMMYT’s support, aims to improve wheat yield and quality in Pakistan, targeting sustainable agriculture and advancement towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
MARA-CIMMYT Joint Laboratory hosts CGIAR delegation
The MARA-CIMMYT Joint Laboratory, hosted by Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), welcomed a delegation of CGIAR directors on genetic innovation and resources.
Enhancing wheat breeding efficiency in South Asia through early germplasm access
Success stories witnessed in India, Pakistan, and Nepal underscore the transformative potential of this approach, offering a beacon of hope for agricultural communities in South Asia and beyond.
Building on fifty years of collaboration, a visit by Chinese politicians to CIMMYT in Mexico breeds new opportunities for tackling global agricultural challenges
Building on fifty years of collaboration, a visit by Chinese politicians to CIMMYT in Mexico breeds new opportunities for tackling global agricultural challenges.
Heat tolerant maize hybrids: a pursuit to strengthen food security in South Asia
CIMMYT’s systematic and targeted breeding strategy in South Asia helped develop 20 high yielding and heat-stress tolerant maize hybrids. The ongoing efforts strengthens the livelihood of farm families who are highly vulnerable to climate change in the Asian tropics.
Enhancing partnerships for agricultural development
AID-I Tanzania partners make plans to step up activity implementation, achieve wider impact, and build resilience for larger populations in 2024.
China aids developing countries with agricultural science
Source: ChinaDaily ()
CIMMYT, in collaboration with China, plays a critical role in the global initiative for germ plasm sharing.
Strategy: Public-Private Collaboration
Source: SeedWorld ()
CIMMYT stands at the forefront of uniting public and private sectors in plant breeding.
Ismahane Elouafi returns to CIMMYT—on a system-wide tour
CGIAR leadership visited CIMMYT to learn about the Center’s work in advancing resilient food systems.
Visiting Chinese scholar devoted to agricultural research in Mexico
Source: XinhuaNet ()
CIMMYT and WorldVeg in an MoU to enhance sustainable food production, boost youth and women employment
Source: Farmers Review Africa ()
CIMMYT, in collaboration with World Vegetable Center, has embarked on a partnership to enhance sustainable food production and employment for youth and women.
CIMMYT and WorldVeg strengthen collaboration in the midst of the climate crisis to increase their impact
Agreement builds on successful partnership in southern and eastern Africa.