Capacity development
CIMMYT training courses play a critical role in helping international researchers meet national food security and resource conservation goals. By sharing knowledge to build communities of agricultural knowledge in less developed countries, CIMMYT empowers researchers to aid farmers. In turn, these farmers help ensure sustainable food security. In contrast to formal academic training in plant breeding and agronomy, CIMMYT training activities are hands-on and highly specialized. Trainees from Africa, Asia and Latin America benefit from the data assembled and handled in a global research program. Alumni of CIMMYT courses often become a significant force for agricultural change in their countries.
Somalia agriculture partners learn about integrated fall armyworm control practices
As the pest continues to cause damage to farmers’ fields, CIMMYT trained national agricultural partners on integrated pest management.
Disinfecting equipment keeps agricultural production running in Bangladesh
Equipment and safety protocols protect agricultural machinery workshop staff from COVID-19.
Starting with a seed
Inclusive seed business model empowers women from marginalized communities in Nepal.
In case of fall armyworm, watch this video
A video to be aired on Bangladeshi television shows farmers how to identify the pest and manage a potential infestation.
Jamal conquered his dreams through maize farming
A new video dramatizes the human stakes of the battle against fall armyworm and shows how techniques developed by CIMMYT and partners are helping farmers beat the pest.
How do I become a zero-till farmer?
New online training takes farmers and service providers though a visual journey on the use of conservation agriculture-based sustainable intensification methods.
Alison Bentley to be new Global Wheat Program director
She will bring to CIMMYT many years of experience in wheat genetics, wheat genetic resources and wheat pre-breeding.
Reaching farmers in the last mile with seeds they can trust
By working closely with the farmers, Masindi Seed Company puts itself at a strategic position to understand farmers’ preferred traits better.
Reaping the benefits of innovation
Service provider harvest model could create opportunities for young African entrepreneurs while reducing carbon emissions.
Small but mighty
The introduction of mung bean has transformed rice-wheat food systems in Nepal and has been one of the major successes of the Agronomy and Seed Scaling project.
Two decades of illustrious service
Stephen Mugo retires from CIMMYT after more than twenty years of commitment and scientific contributions.
Plant-based materials catch on with home-goods designers
Source: The Manila Times (26 May 2020)
Mexican designer Fernando Laposse partnered with CIMMYT and works with a village of Mixtec farmers to transform unused maize husks into furniture.
Scaling up research for development in CGIAR
ILRI incorporates CIMMYT tool into their scaling framework and recommends other CGIAR centers to do the same.
This little seed went to market
Seed companies in Malawi share how they chose their flagship varieties and got them onto the commercial market.
