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Ismahane Elouafi returns to CIMMYT—on a system-wide tour
Environmental health and biodiversityCGIAR leadership visited CIMMYT to learn about the Center’s work in advancing resilient food systems.
What do we know about the future of agri-food systems in Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA)?
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: CGIAR ()
cCIMMYT’s research and development efforts are critical in addressing the environmental and socio-economic challenges of agriculture in CWANA.
Delivering the best seeds to farmers in Zambia
Capacity developmentA seed fair in Zambia brings together farmers to explore climate-smart seed systems.
Visiting Chinese scholar devoted to agricultural research in Mexico
InnovationsSource: XinhuaNet ()
CIMMYT-BISA-ICAR partnership brings huge benefits in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigationIn 2011, CIMMYT and ICAR committed to agricultural development in South Asia with the creation of BISA. Since then, BISA has increased crop yields, developed hardy wheat varieties and championed environmental health.
Strengthening seed systems emphasized to enhance Bhutan’s seed and food security initiatives
Capacity developmentThe mountainous Himalayan country is facing a reduction in the production of cereals, and an increase in productivity within the limited arable area is needed.
Cultivando un MĂ©xico Mejor: 100% sustainable barley supply
InnovationsSource: Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit (18 Dec 2023)
Sieg Snapp receives International Soil Science Award
Climate adaptation and mitigationDirector of CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems program recognized for outstanding contributions to soil science.
Three new CIMMYT maize hybrids available from Southern Africa Breeding Program
Environmental health and biodiversityCIMMYT announces three new, improved tropical maize hybrids.
Charting a new course in agriculture: NARC-CIMMYT synergy in Nepal
InnovationsNARC and CIMMYT prioritize food security and technology adoption to transform agriculture in Nepal.
Nepal and CIMMYT forge decade-long partnership to advance agricultural science
Capacity developmentSource: Khabarhub (10 Dec 2023)
Nepal and CIMMYT sign 10-year pact to improve agriculture, focusing on improved production and markets.
Viewpoint: Hunger crisis — The number of countries unable to feed their populations has soared 400% since 2000. Here’s why crop biotechnology is a key solution
InnovationsSource: Genetic Literacy Project (11 Dec 2023)
Biodiversity-smart agriculture – the role of labour requirements
Climate adaptation and mitigationDiscovering the potential of multispectral UAV and satellite sensors in detecting wheat rust in Ethiopia
Environmental health and biodiversitySensor technology is an efficient mitigator of crop epidemic and global food security risks.