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 and Wikifarmer partner to transform agriculture and empower youth
CIMMYT and Wikifarmer have joined forces to promote sustainable agricultural practices, empower youth, and advance global food and nutrition security through impactful partnerships and knowledge sharing
Mexico Biologicals Market to Worth Over US$ 2,268.76 Million by 2033
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
A lifetime of learning: Dorothy Helema’s journey with Conservation Agriculture in Malawi
Dorothy Helema is turning personal loss into lasting legacy, transforming Conservation Agriculture from a research concept into a thriving community movement—one trial plot at a time
China-CIMMYT International Wheat Symposium held in Tai’an, Shandong
Source: Taian ()
The China-CIMMYT Wheat Symposium spotlighted global research ties and a new hub advancing crop breeding and food security in Shandong
What does process improvement look like for CGIAR crop breeding programs?
ReOrganize is reshaping crop breeding across CGIAR by bringing business-savvy tools like SIPOCs and stage-gates to streamline processes and empower breeders to deliver faster, better varieties
Turning waste into wealth: harnessing chicken waste to strengthen soil health for smallholder farmers
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
Maize Seed Tracker: A Digital Decision Tool for Maize Lethal Necrosis-Free Seed Production
CIMMYT’s Maize Seed Tracker is helping farmers and partners in Kenya prevent MLN, protect seed quality, and build resilient food systems through real-time, data-driven action
ICRISAT and CIMMYT Leadership Reaffirm Commitment to Impactful Collaboration
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
CIMMYT secures grant to scale up responsible sourcing strategy that traded more than 100,000 tons of sustainable grain in two years
Maredia named Fellow of African Academy of Sciences
Source: Michigan State University ()
Dr. Karim Maredia, newly named AAS Fellow, once advanced pest-resistant maize at CIMMYT, helping farmers protect their harvests
CGIAR–NARES Event Highlights Innovations and Challenges in Dryland Crops
CIMMYT and partners are driving adoption of improved dryland crops through science-powered, locally led partnerships
ICRISAT and CIMMYT Leadership Reaffirm Commitment to Impactful Collaboration
CIMMYT and ICRISAT have joined forces to accelerate science-driven, locally grounded solutions that empower smallholder farmers in the face of climate change
Take it to the Farmer: partners trained on positioning & scaling climate-adaptive maize in rainfed marginal ecologies
Resilient and ready for the future—new high-yielding, climate-adaptive maize (HyCAM) hybrids are built to withstand climate extremes. Guided by Dr. Norman Borlaug’s call to “Take it to the Farmer,” efforts are underway to deliver these seeds to smallholders across rainfed, marginal agroecologies in the Asian tropics, securing livelihoods and strengthening resilience
Mother Farmers: Cultivating Change and Growing Resilience
In Kasungu, Malawi, Sarai Mkanasi is leading a farming revolution as climate smart mixed farming transforms livelihoods
Tips for diversifying crops and improving the functionality of agricultural systems
Diversifying cover crops and legumes enhances the functionality of agricultural systems by strengthening the soil, reducing pest pressure, and increasing climate resilience