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Cargill Mexico and CIMMYT award top food security and sustainability projects in Mexico
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe award addresses food insecurity and acknowledges projects that prioritize the care of the country’s agrifood systems.
With agricultural diversification, more is better
Capacity developmentCombining diversification strategies boosts synergies and reduces tradeoffs.
Successful surveillance results in early first detection of Ug99 in South Asia
InnovationsSource: AgNews ()
The early detection of the Ug99 wheat stem rust strain TTKTT in Nepal exemplifies the efficacy of global wheat disease surveillance efforts coordinated by CIMMYT and its partners.
Unlocking the power of collaboration in global wheat science
InnovationsCIMMYT and NARS scientists exchange knowledge on wheat improvement efforts in Pakistan, Nepal, and India.
Arun K Joshi receives prestigious Sh. VS Mathur Memorial Award
InnovationsThe award recognizes Joshi’s outstanding contribution to wheat improvement in India.
Crop technology from CGIAR, including CIMMYT seed varieties, contributes US $47 billion each year to the global economy according to fresh analysis of six decades’ worth of data
InnovationsSource: Seed Quest ()
A study in World Development reveals that CGIAR’s crop technologies, including significant contributions from CIMMYT, generate $47 billion annually in global economic benefits.
Agricultural research adds billions of dollars to economy
Climate adaptation and mitigationCrop technology from CGIAR, including CIMMYT seed varieties, contributes US $47 billion each year to the global economy according to fresh analysis of six decades’ worth of data.
Sustaining Conservation Agriculture initiatives: lessons from Malawi
Climate adaptation and mitigationConservation Agriculture offers sustainable solutions for Malawi’s agriculture. Prioritizing farmer-centered approaches can drive widespread adoption, ensuring food security and climate resilience.
Digging in the Dirt: Detailed soil maps guide decision-making, from the field to the policy room
Climate adaptation and mitigationIt’s not just dirt. Soil health is a key component in agricultural sustainability.
Successful surveillance results in early first detection of Ug99 in South Asia
Environmental health and biodiversityThe detection of a Ug99 race in Nepal highlights the effectiveness of the wheat rust surveillance and monitoring systems developed by CIMMYT and partners.
New technologies to mitigate impact of drought
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: The Herald ()
CIMMYT aims to improve food security and resilience against climate change through climate-smart agriculture and innovative partnerships.
Revolutionizing food security: Africa’s millet renaissance
Climate adaptation and mitigationWith the right mix of policy support, technological innovation, and market development, millets have the potential to become the cornerstone of Africa’s resilient and sustainable agricultural future.
Bargaining for Better: How gender roles in household decision-making can impact crop disease resilience
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionA study by CIMMYT found a positive association between women’s role in household decisions concerning crop production and the adoption and turnover of rust-resistant wheat varieties.
A marine engineer embarks on making life easier for farmers in his native village, by establishing a one-stop shop agri-business center
Capacity developmentThe Bhusari Cold Storage in Begusarai, Bihar, has helped build the capacity of over 25,000 smallholder farmers through improved access to farming resources, advanced technologies, and advisories on climate-resilient agri-practices and allied services.
PARC pioneered, climate resilient wheat varieties
Capacity developmentSource: Lead Pakistan ()
The seminar on “Sino-Pak Wheat Genomics” showcased CIMMYT and CAAS China’s collaborative efforts to enhance wheat productivity with cutting-edge genomics.