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Enhancing the resilience of our farmers and our food systems: global collaboration at DialogueNEXT
CIMMYT and the World Food Prize Foundation co-organized DialogueNEXT—Seeds of strength: Nurturing farmer resilience, held at CIMMYT headquarters in Mexico from 10 to 11 July 2024. The event brought together scientists, agribusiness leaders, farmers, and policymakers from over 200 organizations and 55 nations, to help shape global collaboration and strategies for sustainably producing nutritious food for all, within planetary boundaries.
Unlocking Zambia’s maize potential through crop diversity
CIMMYT and ZARI trial different methods to increase maize productivity.
CIMMYT scientists deliver training to improve agriculture in Uzbekistan
Agricultural scientists from Uzbekistan completed training on genetic resources and gene banks in TĂĽrkiye to build research cooperation and enhance agricultural knowledge across the region.
Launch of a new Global Partnership for the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative
FAO and CIMMYT team up to boost traditional nutrient-rich, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils to enhance diet quality for today and tomorrow.
Revised market segmentation for spring wheat—achieving alignment between ICARDA and CIMMYT
Source: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT and ICARDA, with the CGIAR Initiative, have aligned spring wheat market segmentation to optimize breeding and meet market needs.
CIMMYT scientist recognized with research leader award
The Research.com Plant Science and Agronomy in Mexico Leader Award is given to Matthew Reynolds for his frequently cited research papers on wheat crop science.
Specialist centers empower women and youth farmers
Targeted support for underrepresented groups of farmers is increasing crop variety, agronomic skills, household income, and food production in Tanzania’s Songwe region.
Wheat cultivation in Africa at risk of fungal disease
Source: The Herald ()
A study warns that the wheat blast fungus could threaten 75% of Africa’s wheat, with CIMMYT aiding in mitigation efforts.
A journey through Bangladesh’s ground-breaking agricultural practices
In a visit by USAID and CIMMYT, cutting-edge agricultural approaches in Bangladesh highlighted the power of combining technological innovations, climate-focused practices, and community power.
Building global capacity to combat wheat blast
In collaboration with ZARI and other partners, CIMMYT brought together wheat scientists, researchers, academics, policymakers, and extension agents to address the urgent threat of wheat blast across borders.
Transforming Agriculture Together: Insights from the Ukama Ustawi Share Fair
Source: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT showcased sustainable agriculture at the Ukama Ustawi Share Fair to enhance resilience and farmer livelihoods.
Ethiopian researchers travel to India to strengthen knowledge regarding increasing wheat productivity
As part of ADAPT-Wheat, four scientists exposed to the latest technologies, methods, and equipment.
Representatives of the Norwegian Government visit innovative plot in Guatemala
Representatives of the Norwegian Government and international research centers visit plots of Guatemalan farmers participating in CGIAR’s Latin American Regional Initiative, AgriLAC Resiliente, which promotes the InnovaHubs model developed in Mexico by CIMMYT and its collaborators.
New CGIAR Deputy Executive Managing Director warmly welcomed at CIMMYT
Last week, CIMMYT welcomed Guillaume Grosso, CGIAR’s new deputy executive managing director, to its headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico.
Expression of interest: VACS Capacity Project
USAID has partnered with CIMMYT to implement the Feed the Future VACS Capacity Activity.