Innovations
Working with smallholders to understand their needs and build on their knowledge, CIMMYT brings the right seeds and inputs to local markets, raises awareness of more productive cropping practices, and works to bring local mechanization and irrigation services based on conservation agriculture practices. CIMMYT helps scale up farmers’ own innovations, and embraces remote sensing, mobile phones and other information technology. These interventions are gender-inclusive, to ensure equitable impacts for all.
CIMMYT at Borlaug Dialogue 2024: Building Tomorrow’s Resilient Food Systems Today
InnovationsCIMMYT’s impactful presence at the Borlaug Dialogue 2024 underscored its commitment to sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems through global partnerships, innovative initiatives, and recognition of key experts advancing food security worldwide
Positioning Nepal as a future seed production hub in South Asia
Capacity developmentAn international seed conference co-organized by CIMMYT in Nepal paved the way for seed business and investment opportunities, tapping into the country’s ideal agro-ecological conditions for seed production of cereals, fruits, and vegetables
CIMMYT’s Matthew Reynolds receives 2024 China Friendship Award
Capacity developmentThe award recognizes Reynold’s innovative contribution to crop science and his role in promoting cooperation between CIMMYT and China
A blueprint for soil health initiatives
Environmental health and biodiversityMethods developed under CIMMYT’s GAIA project and adopted by national partners recognized as a success for acid soil remediation in Ethiopia
International recognition for CIMMYT: Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Bram Govaerts in India
Climate adaptation and mitigationBram Govaerts received an Honorary Doctorate, highlighting CIMMYT’s global impact on food security through innovation
Malho Marndi finds way forward with Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) Technology
Climate adaptation and mitigationMalho Marndi is leading the way, proving that with the right technology, smallholder farmers can thrive
Context-dependent agricultural intensification pathways to increase rice production in India
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Nature Communications ()
A Nature Communications study shows that targeted nitrogen and irrigation interventions can sustainably boost rice yields and profitability in India
Machakos farmer reaps prosperity with new pigeon pea variety
Capacity developmentFestus Muthoka’s story reflects broader efforts in the agricultural community to introduce more resilient crop varieties that meet the needs of farmers in challenging environments
Scaling fodder innovations to improve livestock productivity in Zimbabwe’s semi-arid regions
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe LIPS Zimbabwe project boosts livestock productivity and climate resilience by introducing drought-tolerant fodder crops and mechanization to farmers in semi-arid regions
Wild wheat: The key to food security in a warming world
Climate adaptation and mitigationIncreased investment in researching the crop’s grassy cousins can yield a new generation of varieties that are not just climate-resilient, but also environmentally regenerative
Nane Nane fair in Tanzania showcases agricultural innovation and collaboration
InnovationsThe Nane Nane fair was more than just a display of agricultural technologies; it was also a celebration of the successes of local entrepreneurs who had benefited from the AID-I program
CIMMYT Director General visit to UQ
Capacity developmentSource: The University of Queensland ()
CIMMYT Director General Bram Govaerts’ visit to UQ strengthened a long-standing partnership focused on advancing sustainable agriculture and food security
U.S. Pledges $5M for Guatemala Food Security Initiative
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: The Mirage ()
A $5 million initiative under the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils is advancing sustainable agriculture and food security in Guatemala by improving soil health, crop diversity, and climate resilience
How effective soil aggregate management can boost productivity and climate resilience
Climate adaptation and mitigationConservation agriculture helps restore degraded soils, improve soil health, and enhance crop resilience to climate challenges, though the process requires patience, careful management, and long-term commitment