News
New innovative crops could significantly reduce agriculture’s climate change impact and environmental footprint
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a grant of up to USD 21.1 million to CIMMYT for a groundbreaking initiative to mitigate the environmental impact of agriculture, by developing new wheat varieties that are capable of reducing agriculture’s nitrogen footprint. The CropSustaiN initiative could have sweeping implications for global food security and environmental sustainability.
Six new CIMMYT maize hybrids available from South Asia Breeding Program
Innovations
CIMMYT offers new, improved maize hybrid to partners, to scale up production for farmers in South Asia.
CIMMYT and China join forces to tackle wheat disease in Africa
Capacity development
Experts from Chinese agricultural research organizations and CIMMYT partnered to deliver workshops for African scientists and breeders on mitigating the effects of wheat Fusarium head blight.
Rebel Seeds’ Borlaug gets Hard wheat classification
Innovations
Source: Grain Central ()
Borlaug 100’s Australian Hard classification underscores CIMMYT’s role in developing resilient, high-yielding wheat varieties.
Enhancing maize seed and feed security
Capacity development
Partners prioritize capacity building to boost sustainable maize production in Laos.
Strengthening maize value chains in Nepal
Innovations
The International Maize Conference highlights CIMMYT’s commitment to driving innovations, promoting knowledge sharing, and strengthening partnerships to advance Nepal’s national maize sector.
Enhanced radiation use efficiency and grain filling rate as the main drivers of grain yield genetic gains in the CIMMYT elite spring wheat yield trial
Innovations
CIMMYT’s Wheat Breeding Program boosted grain yield by 0.96% annually at the Norman E. Borlaug Research Station in Mexico, showing global success and potential for further improvement.
New High-Yield Corn Variety Boosts Agricultural Productivity in Peru
Innovations
Source: Nutri News ()
The new INIA 608 – ALLIMASARA corn variety in Peru boosts agricultural yields and sustainability through CIMMYT and INIA’s collaboration.
Kenyan researchers release armyworm-resistant maize seeds
Innovations
Source: Milling Middle East & Africa ()
KALRO, supported by CIMMYT, has developed armyworm-resistant maize to enhance food security in Kenya.
Responsible sourcing: how farmers, companies work together
Innovations
Source: Mexico Business News ()
Eight new CIMMYT maize hybrids available from Eastern Africa breeding program
Innovations
CIMMYT offers new, improved maize hybrid to partners, to scale up production for farmers in the region.
Cargill Mexico and CIMMYT award top food security and sustainability projects in Mexico
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
The award addresses food insecurity and acknowledges projects that prioritize the care of the country’s agrifood systems.
With agricultural diversification, more is better
Capacity development
Combining diversification strategies boosts synergies and reduces tradeoffs.
Successful surveillance results in early first detection of Ug99 in South Asia
Innovations
Source: 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
Innovations
CIMMYT and NARS scientists exchange knowledge on wheat improvement efforts in Pakistan, Nepal, and India.
