World Food Day

Nutrition, health and food security
In the media

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.

Environmental health and biodiversity
News

Maize and wheat seeds stored in Svalbard are essential for protecting global biodiversity for future generations.

Nutrition, health and food security
Features

CIMMYT’s agrifood systems research looks at how to better connect farmers to consumers in a sustainable way, allowing for higher benefits from farming and increased access to nutritious cereal-based food for consumers.

Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Features

For World Food Day, discover how CIMMYT is improving food security, livelihoods and nutrition in South Asia, with support from ACIAR.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

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

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

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

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Explainers

Farming method can boost yields, increase farmers’ profits and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

Systems agronomist transforms farmers’ livelihoods through improved crop performance and soil health, promoting sustainable techniques that mitigate climate change effects.

Nutrition, health and food security
Press releases

Cereals offer greater health and nutrition benefits than commonly acknowledged, despite often being considered ā€˜nutrient-poor’, say scientists.

Nutrition, health and food security
Features

The world urgently needs a transformation of the global food system, leading to healthier diets for all and a drastic reduction in agriculture’s environmental impact. The major cereal grains must play a central role in this new revolution for the benefit of the world’s poorest people.

Nutrition, health and food security
Features

Can you imagine a world without maize and wheat? We can’t!

Environmental health and biodiversity
Nutrition, health and food security