Poverty reduction, livelihoods and jobs

In the media

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Source: Science (7 Nov 2022)

Research on rice crops that do not need replanting in China is showing promising results for yield, finances and labor, and the environment.

News

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CIMMYT experts share latest updates in efforts to achieve feed self-sufficiency and more sustainable agrifood systems in Nepal.

Features

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For World Food Day, discover how CIMMYT is improving food security, livelihoods and nutrition in South Asia, with support from ACIAR.

Press releases

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The results of the Plan Maíz initiative were presented and, looking ahead, one of the goals is to ensure that 20% of the maize and wheat from this project is sourced through regenerative agriculture practices by 2025 and 50% by 2030.

News

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CIMMYT discovers and validates new science, translates it into innovations, and scales them up for farmers and society.

Features

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Through the CSISA project, CIMMYT is helping female farmers in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal to receive the recognition and opportunities they deserve.

Publications

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Male and female farmers in Ethiopia and India face different challenges to accessing new wheat varieties, discovers CIMMYT researchers.

Features

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CIMMYT and its partners are helping farmers branch out into business to improve crop yield and create job opportunities in their communities.

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CIMMYT’s Board of Trustees were impressed with MasAgro’s outcomes in Mexico and its potential for replication in Africa.

News

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Collaborative project between CGIAR research centers aiming to improve food security in South Asia launches in three countries.

Features

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An article in Amar Ujala in India explores the cross-country collaboration instigated by the Borlaug Institute for South Asia.

News

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New Initiative builds on CGIAR’s collective strengths and brings together stakeholders to address key regional development challenges.

In the media

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Source: Face2News (3 Sep 2022)

Opportunities for crop diversification and improved water usage are key topics between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and CIMMYT Director General Bram Govaerts at a recent meeting in India.

News

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A renewed three-and-a-half-year commitment in India to strengthen gains made in mainstreaming innovations and agri-extension research in national systems, with emphasis on institutionalizing research delivery systems and cross-learning opportunities.

Blogs

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In collaboration with GIZ, CIMMYT’s Scaling Scan is helping Green Innovation Centers in Africa address the sustainability problem.