women farmers
Women Who Nourish the Earth: Yuridia Hernández and the Feminine Strength in Sustainable Agriculture
Environmental health and biodiversity
Yuridia Hernández leads a network of women producers in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca who, like the land they cultivate, regenerate, sustain, and transform their plots through sustainable practices and collective work.
Fidelia González Galindo, a rural woman who challenges limits and transforms the countryside
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Fidelia González Galindo breaks barriers in agriculture by empowering rural women and transforming food security in Puebla
Double the Harvest, Double the Income: Intercropping for Yield, Income and Security
Climate adaptation and mitigation
In eastern India, smallholder farmers are transforming agriculture through CIMMYT-led intercropping innovations that boost income, improve nutrition, and build resilience against climate risks
Seeds of Change: Transforming agriculture in Koraput, Odisha
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
In Koraput, women farmers are strengthening traditions and livelihoods through collective action and better agricultural access
Sonia Jannat: defying odds, reaping success as a combine harvester MSP
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Sonia Jannat is transforming farming in Bangladesh with innovation, grit, and a drive to empower others
How more inclusive maize breeding can yield better outcomes for women farmers in Zimbabwe
Capacity development
CIMMYT strengthens maize breeding in Zimbabwe through inclusive on-farm trials, farmer training, and seed innovations to benefit all farmers
How Ivuna women farmers are transforming their lives through seed production
Capacity development
In Ivuna Village, Tanzania, a determined group of women leveraged Vikoba loans, mentorship, and improved sorghum seeds to transform their livelihoods, boost household incomes, and inspire others in their community
Empowering women in Zanzibar: the transformative impact of amaranth farming
Capacity development
Training on agricultural practices for alternative crops is expanding farming opportunities for women, securing nutrition and financial security for their families and communities