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Trade Partnerships and Industry Milestones
Environmental health and biodiversity
Source: Mexico Business News ()
The State of Mexico, CIMMYT, and UNAM are supporting native corn preservation through financial aid, research, and seed donations to enhance biodiversity and sustainable farming
In Memory of Leonardo Crespo
Leonardo Crespo Herrera, a respected scientist in wheat research, made significant contributions to agricultural innovation and collaboration, leaving a lasting influence in the field
Decades of research deliver drought-tolerant maize for a hotter, uncertain future
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: The Sunday News ()
CIMMYT’s drought-tolerant maize are empowering Zimbabwean farmers to withstand weather challenges
The International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) announces new program director
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have appointed Dr. Jeff Rosichan as IWYP Program Director
Zimbabwean farmers face crop-munching armyworm after drought
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Context ()
CIMMYT’s climate-smart solutions help Zimbabwean farmers combat fall armyworm and climate-driven crop losses
International Women’s Day: inclusion drives innovation
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
CIMMYT integrates inclusive perspectives in agricultural research to ensure innovations reach diverse farmers, enhancing resilience and livelihoods
Innovation and Partnerships for a Food, Nutrition, and Climate-Secure Future
Innovations
CIMMYT’s Science and Innovation Week 2025 brought together global experts to drive transformative solutions in agriculture, emphasizing collaboration, digital innovation, and resilient food systems to create lasting impact for smallholder farmers worldwide
Minister warns of counterfeit seed risks as planting season looms
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: New Vision ()
CIMMYT recognized Dr. Godfrey Asea for developing drought-tolerant maize, reinforcing its commitment to climate-resilient agriculture in Uganda
The Guardians of Diversity: The Work of Carolina Sansaloni
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Carolina Sansaloni, Curator of the Wheat Collection at CIMMYT, champions women’s role in science and safeguards wheat and maize diversity for global food security
CIMMYT donates agricultural implements to Gwebi
Capacity development
Source: The Herald ()
CIMMYT is modernizing breeding in Zimbabwe with machinery to enhance research and climate-resilient maize production
Time Running Out to Avert Food Catastrophe, but There Is Hope
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT advances scientific innovations to boost crop productivity, resilience, and global food security
How Ivuna women farmers are transforming their lives through seed production
Capacity development
In Ivuna Village, Tanzania, a determined group of women leveraged Vikoba loans, mentorship, and improved sorghum seeds to transform their livelihoods, boost household incomes, and inspire others in their community
Bridging the seed gap in Kenya with standard certified seed
Capacity development
Kenya’s Standard Certified Seed (SCS) initiative improves seed access, supports dryland crops, and strengthens climate-resilient agriculture through certification and capacity development
Exploring Azolla Farming as a Sustainable Feed Source for Poultry in Murehwa, Zimbabwe
Capacity development
Azolla is enhancing sustainable poultry farming in Murehwa, Zimbabwe, through its integration into CIMMYT-led Agroecology Initiative efforts
Scaling Conservation Agriculture-based Sustainable Intensification in Ethiopia (SCASI): Empowering Farmers and Engaging Development Partners
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT is empowering Ethiopian farmers with sustainable practices that boost productivity, improve soil health, and build resilience to climate change