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.
Are cows the next development boom for smallholder farmers?
Capacity development
Smallholder livestock farmers in Zimbabwe are rapidly increasing profits thanks to a pivot to new sustainable agriculture initiatives.
CIMMYT DG’s visit to CIMMYT-Asia, Hyderabad, highlights the importance of collaboration
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s Director General Martin Kropff visits the organization’s office in Hyderabad, India.
Beating the odds: Indigenous female scientist gets Mexico’s National Youth Award
Capacity development
CIMMYT PhD fellow Tania Martínez receives Mexican National Youth Award for her outstanding performance in academic achievement.
Syngenta-CIMMYT collaboration on helping smallholders stay safe
Capacity development
Javier Valdes, country head at Syngenta Mexico, talks about collaboration with CIMMYT.
China’s vice premier ushers in new era of agricultural collaboration
Capacity development
China’s Vice Premier Liu Yandong visits CIMMYT to thank the organization for its contribution to China’s agricultural development over the past 30 years.
New Publications: Study reveals new insights about machinery adoption in Bangladesh
Capacity development
In this list of recent publications, we discuss new ways how development practitioners and policy makers can approach machinery adoption in Bangladesh.
5th International master class on soil born pathogens of wheat
Capacity development
The 5th International Master Class on Soil Borne Pathogens of Wheat was held in Eskisehir, Turkey, on 11-23 July 2016.
CIMMYT and partners set the pace in maize and wheat research in Africa
Capacity development
State-of-art research facilities leap Africa’s Agricultural potential through modern research.
CIMMYT receives collaboration award from the Yunnan provincial government
Capacity development
CIMMYT received a collaboration award recognizing contributions made to improving maize and wheat productivity, from the government in China’s Yunnan Province.
Farming Systems Intensification in South Asia
Capacity development
A workshop on farming systems analysis was held at Wageningen University (WUR), The Netherlands, on 5-7 July 2016.
Making Farming Profitable: Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture through Business Model Innovations
Capacity development
To develop and scale innovative CSA business models at climate-smart village (CSV) sites in South Asia, a workshop was held at WUR on 4 July 2016.
Smallholders in Rwanda and Zambia to enhance wheat productivity through new project
Capacity development
A new project aims to over double wheat production in target areas of Zambia and Rwanda to help smallholders meet rising demand and cope with high import costs.
New multi-crop zero-till planter boosts yields and farming efficiency in Pakistan
Capacity development
A new planter that promotes dry seeding of rice, saves water and increases planting efficiency is being used increasingly in Pakistan’s Punjab Province.
Building a sustainable future: A history of conservation agriculture in southern Africa
Capacity development
Since 2004, conservation agriculture has helped farmers in southern Africa maintain and boost yields, protect the environment and increase profits.
CIMMYT’s knowledge sharing efforts contribute to improved seed production in Africa
Capacity development
A training held from June 13 – 23, 2016 emphasized hand pollination in maize variety development and seed multiplication.