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From science to impact: a chat with women scientists at CIMMYT
Martin Kropff sits down with scientists involved in maize breeding, wheat quality and crop data to discuss their successes and passion behind the work that they do to help CIMMYT and CGIAR reach the Sustainable Development Goals.
How do we sustainably manage transboundary diseases and crop pests?
CGIAR webinar examined the technological, sustainability and social implications of integrated approaches.
The transformative value of maize
In India’s state of Odisha, maize farming is lifting up the socioeconomic status of women.
Lightbulb moments
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, CGIAR and CIMMYT scientists share their career journeys.
Taking stock of value chain development
Assessing the approach’s potential and limitations for strengthening the livelihoods of the rural poor, a new book draws conclusions applicable across the development field.
2020 BÓ“nziger Award winners announced
Rahel Assefa and Kate Dreher selected as inaugural winners of award celebrating women’s contribution to CIMMYT’s work and mission.
Breaking Ground: Gokul Paudel finds the best on-farm practices for South Asia
CIMMYT system economist explores ways to streamline smallholder farming systems through mechanization, gender equity and conservation agriculture.
Who benefits?
Study explores whether modern maize storage structures offer equal benefits to women and men farmers in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
New publications: Voicing demand for farm power
Study explores how gender norms and intra-household dynamics shape women’s demand articulation for labor-saving technologies.
The beginning of a beautiful partnership
Experts discuss solutions to postharvest losses and how agricultural mechanization can benefit rural women in the Global South.
CIMMYT-supported researcher earns doctorate for work on gender, maize value chains and food security
Research was supported through the Stress Tolerant Maize for Africa (STMA) project.
New publications: COVID-19 induced economic loss and ensuring food security for vulnerable groups
Study quantifies the economic losses from Bangladesh’s COVID-19 lockdowns and outlines policy implications for the country.
Starting with a seed
Inclusive seed business model empowers women from marginalized communities in Nepal.
