Climate adaptation and mitigation
Climate change threatens to reduce global crop production, and poor people in tropical environments will be hit the hardest. More than 90% of CIMMYT’s work relates to climate change, helping farmers adapt to shocks while producing more food, and reduce emissions where possible. Innovations include new maize and wheat varieties that withstand drought, heat and pests; conservation agriculture; farming methods that save water and reduce the need for fertilizer; climate information services; and index-based insurance for farmers whose crops are damaged by bad weather. CIMMYT is an important contributor to the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security.
Tanveer meets Country Rep CIMMYT to boost wheat yields, food security
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan ()
Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research met with CIMMYT to strengthen collaboration on improved wheat varieties and innovative practices
Additive Intercropping of Groundnut in Sugarcane: A Pathway to Diversification in Western Uttar Pradesh
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT and ICAR are transforming sugarcane farming in India with additive intercropping of groundnut and pulses, driving resilience and sustainable growth
Building Resilience in Sudan: Sustain Sudan Project Launches with Strong Partner Commitments
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The Sustain Sudan Project unites global partners to revive farming, support smallholder farmers, and build sustainable agrifood systems for lasting food security
Genetic analysis identifies key loci for traits and resistance in Qinghai plateau wheat F2 populations
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Nature ()
CIMMYT germplasm combined with Qinghai Plateau wheat revealed 99 genetic loci for yield, stress tolerance, and stripe rust resistance, paving the way for marker-assisted breeding of resilient, high-altitude wheat
From Gene to Impact: Science and Partnerships to Transform Agriculture
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT hosted a field day at its Sanjaya Rajaram Experimental Station in Toluca, showcasing innovations in wheat disease resistance, climate resilience, and sustainable cereal production through strategic alliances in Mexico and worldwide
From Feeding the World to Building Resilient Food Systems: Why the Time to Act Is Now
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT is leading the urgent shift from feeding the world to building resilient, nutritious, and climate-smart food systems that can sustain future generations
Ugandan breeders take the lead in crop innovation through new grant-based model
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT worked with Uganda’s NARO to breed new maize hybrids and screen germplasm for maize lethal necrosis resistance
Patience, Trust, and a Long View: How farmers in Malawi are shaping the future of Conservation Agriculture
Capacity development
Discover how Conservation Agriculture is transforming smallholder farming in Malawi through sustainable practices, farmer-led trials, and climate-smart innovations
From Struggle to Strength: A Young Farmer’s Journey Toward Sustainable Prosperity
Climate adaptation and mitigation
When young minds meet the right tools, they don’t just grow crops—they cultivate a new future for their communities
Mexico Biologicals Market to Worth Over US$ 2,268.76 Million by 2033
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Global News Wire ()
CIMMYT’s groundbreaking trial in Guanajuato slashed synthetic nitrogen use in maize by half—proving that sustainable farming isn’t just possible, it’s powerful
Agrobiodiversity Impacts Matter in Crop Residue Management Policies
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Residue burning isn’t just an emissions issue—it’s an ecological crisis undermining biodiversity, soil health, and future farm resilience, as CIMMYT’s latest global review makes clear
Turning waste into wealth: harnessing chicken waste to strengthen soil health for smallholder farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigation
An innovative pilot in Malawi is transforming poultry waste into a valuable organic fertilizer, linking smallholder farmers with chicken manure to restore soil fertility, increase yields, and support sustainable agriculture
Farmers Embrace Integrated Fall Armyworm Management at Kiboko Field Day
Capacity development
In Kenya, farmers discovered smarter, sustainable ways to fight fall armyworm and boost their harvests
ICRISAT and CIMMYT Leadership Reaffirm Commitment to Impactful Collaboration
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Global Agriculture ()
ICRISAT and CIMMYT have reaffirmed their partnership to accelerate science-driven, climate-resilient innovations that transform food systems and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers
Ingredion Renews Investment in Transformative Approach to Fair Trade of Corn Grown Sustainably
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT secures grant to scale up responsible sourcing strategy that traded more than 100,000 tons of sustainable grain in two years