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East African wheat breeding pipeline and E&SSA network
Climate adaptation and mitigationGenetic trials in the region will continue throughout 2024 and 2025 to establish a baseline for genetic gains and to enable the assessment of the breeding pipeline’s progress in the coming years.
Reaching farmers in Zambia
Capacity developmentAID-I conducted a community sensitization to connect Zambian farmers with existing mobile networks that provide agricultural and climate data.
CIMMYT unveils 20 heat-resistant maize hybrids to combat climate change in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT has introduced 20 heat-resistant maize hybrids in South Asia, including Pakistan, to boost resilience against climate change and support smallholder farmers.
Advancing conservation agriculture
Capacity developmentA workshop brings together scientists to share the latest innovations in conservation agriculture to benefit smallholder farmers and reduce the effects of climate change on food production.
CIMMYT joins global efforts to curb greenhouse emissions and strengthen food systems
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT promoted ways to lessen climate shocks, especially for smallholder farmers who inordinately suffer the effects of climate change, including rising temperatures and extended droughts.
Will plants ever fertilize themselves?
Capacity developmentSource: The New Yorker ()
Researchers, including Sieg Snapp from CIMMYT, are pioneering crops that fertilize themselves by harnessing atmospheric nitrogen.
Researchers push for adoption of high-yielding millet varieties in Busia
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT and partners are spearheading the adoption of high-yielding millet varieties to boost food security and tackle climate change.
Strengthening resilience in Mutoko farmers through agroecological research
Capacity developmentA workshop to help tackle climate challenges faced by Mutoko farmers generated significant interest among farmers and stakeholders to work towards sustainable approaches.
USAid programme equips rural farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Zimbabwe Independent ()
Heat tolerant maize hybrids: a pursuit to strengthen food security in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT’s systematic and targeted breeding strategy in South Asia helped develop 20 high yielding and heat-stress tolerant maize hybrids. The ongoing efforts strengthens the livelihood of farm families who are highly vulnerable to climate change in the Asian tropics.
Wheat blast spread globally under climate change modeled for the first time
Climate adaptation and mitigationClimate change: fungal disease endangers wheat production.
Transforming Agriculture: A Day in Cambodia with Wanjiku Guchu
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT contributes significantly to the global Excellence in Agronomy Initiative, focusing on sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation.
Soybean rust threatens soybean production in Malawi and Zambia
Climate adaptation and mitigationSoybean production in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow by over 2% per annum to meet the increasing demand. However, as production increases, significant challenges caused by diseases, pests, declining soil fertility, and other abiotic factors remain.
Tackling fall armyworm with sustainable control practices
Capacity developmentAdopting sustainable and ecofriendly agricultural practices, sharing valuable knowledge, and providing farmers with effective tools and techniques can help mitigate the impact of fall armyworm in Zimbabwe.
Examining how insects spread toxic fungi
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT leads international collaboration to monitor invasive pests attacking post-harvest crops and the propagation of toxic fungi.