Poverty reduction, livelihoods and jobs
Pairwise Licenses Gene Editing Tools to CIMMYT to Fast-Track Smallholder Farming Systems’ Transformation
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Global Fulcrum™ license spans 20 countries for trait development in maize, wheat, sorghum, millets, pigeon pea, and groundnut
From CGIAR Research to Action: Strengthening Science-Policy Linkages
Capacity development
CGIAR is strengthening the link between research and policy by promoting simplified, impactful science communication and strategic engagement with policymakers to drive sustainable, evidence-based agricultural innovation
Joining Forces to Sow Peace through Multilateralism: CIMMYT’s Global Commitment
Capacity development
Through multilateralism, CIMMYT strengthens its global commitment to build peace, resilience, and sustainability in rural communities through science and agriculture
Rita Devi’s Small Farmers Large Field model revives agriculture in Bihar
Capacity development
In Bihar, smallholder farmers like Rita Devi are transforming their livelihoods through collective action and innovative farming practices introduced by the Small Farmers Large Fields initiative
Women Who Nourish the Earth: Yuridia Hernández and the Feminine Strength in Sustainable Agriculture
Environmental health and biodiversity
Yuridia Hernández leads a network of women producers in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca who, like the land they cultivate, regenerate, sustain, and transform their plots through sustainable practices and collective work.
CIMMYT and WorldVeg Unite for Better Nutrition and Farmer Incomes
Innovations
CIMMYT and the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg ) accelerated its global partnership by launching a new WorldVeg office in Mexico at CIMMYT’s headquarters. This joint location will provide improved nutrition, soil health and earning potential for global farmers.
Seeds of Change: Transforming agriculture in Koraput, Odisha
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
In Koraput, women farmers are strengthening traditions and livelihoods through collective action and better agricultural access
Ethiopia’s Offer to China, Mexico On Agricultural Modernization
Innovations
Source: HCN Times ()
Ethiopia seeks continued support from Mexico through CIMMYT to advance agricultural modernization, including irrigation and durum wheat development
Reinventing mechanization for Southern Zambia’s drylands: The story of Joe Akombaetwa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Farmer-innovator Joe Akombaetwa is transforming smallholder agriculture in Southern Zambia through climate-smart mechanization and farmer-led engineering, bridging practical ingenuity with sustainable development
Sowing knowledge, Reaping impact: Lydia’s journey from trial farmer to community leader in Monze, Zambia
Capacity development
Lydia Siankwede’s journey highlights how participatory research empowers smallholders to build resilience and boost productivity in Zambia
Sonia Jannat: defying odds, reaping success as a combine harvester MSP
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Sonia Jannat is transforming farming in Bangladesh with innovation, grit, and a drive to empower others
Building IP Capacity Across Nations: ICRISAT’s South-South Training Sparks Cross-Country Learning
Capacity development
Source: ICRISAT ()
CIMMYT’s participation in the ITEC IPR training highlights its commitment to advancing innovation management and policy for sustainable agriculture
Scaling conservation agriculture: Victor Munakabanze’s journey from trials to transformative adoption
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Victor Munakabanze’s journey from trial plots to championing Conservation Agriculture in Zambia’s Southern Province showcases how climate-smart innovations can transform livelihoods and inspire farmer-led adaptation
Colombia moves toward a more sustainable agriculture with the Hub methodology
Capacity development
Colombia boosts agri-food sustainability with the Hub methodology, an innovation strategy that strengthens corn production through collaboration and knowledge sharing
CIMMYT drives wheat production systems and enhances livelihoods in Ethiopia’s Lowlands through the ADAPT-Wheat Project
Innovations
CIMMYT is enhancing wheat production in Ethiopia’s irrigated lowlands with stress-tolerant varieties, modern mechanization, and farmer capacity-building to strengthen food security