International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

🌱 We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jan A. Delcour to CIMMYT's board of trustees. As a highly accomplished scientist in Food Science, Biochemistry, and Cereal research, Jan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our organization.

His in cereal-based biotechnological processes and commitment to integrating fundamental and applied research are well aligned with CIMMYT's mission to improve global .🔬

We look forward to the valuable insights and contributions he will bring to our board.

Read more about CIMMMYT's Board of Trustees➡️ https://bit.ly/47aq6Yb

🌽 For over 10 years, 's Regional On-Farm Trials (ROFT) have helped farmers in eastern and southern Africa find the best maize hybrids for their fields, tackling food and nutrition challenges.

🔬Why It Matters: By working closely with farmers, we develop maize varieties that withstand local issues like drought and heat, boosting productivity and livelihoods.

📍Impact: More than 1,000 farmers in 19 districts have contributed to refining these varieties, leading to better harvests and stronger communities.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3My2gfr

At the International Seed Conference: Innovation, Partnership & Policy to Enhance Nepal’s Seed Sector in Kathmandu, we at reaffirmed our commitment to rapidly delivering high-yielding and resilient seeds to farmers🚜

Our dedication to supporting ’s agricultural growth and resilience remains strong. 🌱 🙌

Stay tuned for more updates on the key outcomes from this significant conference.

We are proud to announce that Sylvanus Odjo and Marianne Bänziger have been named on the 2024 Top Agri-Food Pioneers ( ) List by the World Food Prize Foundation . This inaugural list celebrates 38 global innovators who are transforming food systems in honor of the Foundation's 38th anniversary.

Sylvanus Odjo has advanced post-harvest technologies, reducing crop losses and improving maize and wheat quality, boosting food security in West Africa.

Marianne Bänziger, former CIMMYT Deputy Director General, has driven the development of drought-tolerant and disease-resistant crops, significantly benefiting smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these exceptional leaders for their unwavering commitment to transforming food systems and improving lives worldwide.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4fWZfDb

🌱Join us at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 Annual Summit on September 2–6 in Kigali, ! The summit is focused on transforming African food systems to ensure food security and create jobs for youth and women.

Engage with experts on innovative science, digital technologies, and sustainable solutions. Connect with diverse stakeholders and international partners. Be part of the future of food systems!

Learn more ➡️ https://on.cgiar.org/4cvFPCn

CGIAR

🌾 We're Live at !

Join us at the stand to explore how we're advancing sustainable agriculture in and beyond. Discover our latest innovations in climate-resilient crops, smallholder farmer empowerment, and cutting-edge agricultural research.🔬

Learn how we're driving agricultural transformation through science and collaboration, ensuring a prosperous and resilient future for all. Let's cultivate a better tomorrow together!🌐

🌾 During a joint monitoring field visit, Mr. Bobeker Holeta, Head of the Benishangul Gumuz Regional State Bureau of Agriculture, praised the SCASI initiative led by and partners. Impressed by its success, the Bureau has committed to expanding practices to cover 50% of the region's farmlands.

This innovative approach is already delivering impressive results, boosting crop and soil productivity threefold. Together, we’re working towards a more sustainable and productive future for agriculture in .

🌱 CGIAR, with as a key partner, has launched a pilot program in Zimbabwe's Mbire and Murehwa districts to promote sustainable farming. We're tackling challenges like pest outbreaks, drought, and access to quality seeds by introducing innovative solutions like demonstration plots and seed fairs.

This initiative is all about empowering local farmers and creating a more resilient agricultural system in . Together, we're making farming more sustainable and stronger for the future!🌍

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dIfPFo

CGIAR launches pilot programme on agroecological solutions CGIAR has launched a pilot program in Zimbabwe's Mbire and Murehwa districts to promote agroecological solutions, with CIMMYT as a key partner. The initiative aims to develop sustainable farming practices by addressing challenges like pest outbreaks, drought, and access to quality seeds. CIMMYT's in

🌾Ancient Wheat Secrets: Paving the Way for Climate-Resilient Agriculture🌍

's latest research unveils a groundbreaking discovery: ancient wild relatives of could be the key to safeguarding our global food supply against climate change. These resilient plants, having survived through millennia of environmental challenges, hold essential genetic traits that can be harnessed to develop more robust, climate-resilient wheat varieties.

With wheat providing 20% of the world's calories and protein, this innovation is crucial for securing food for 1.5 billion people in the Global South. By tapping into this vast, untapped genetic diversity, we're not just improving crop resilience but also ensuring a sustainable future for .

Read more: https://bit.ly/4e0ohzn

🌱 The AID-I’s Atubandike team is thrilled to share the strides we’re making in Southern Province, ! Our transformative community engagements are challenging social norms and gender stereotypes in agriculture.

Through collaborative efforts, we’re empowering communities to foster greater social inclusion in agricultural information channels. Stay tuned for more impactful updates! 🌾

Read more: https://on.cgiar.org/3T4F9gy

Standing together as at the 114th edition of the Zimbabwe Show, showcasing how our work feeds into and globally towards food security with the smallholder at heart🌱🚜
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Learn more about this initiative ➡️
https://www.cimmyt.org/projects/zambuko-livelihoods-initiative/

🌾In the face of ongoing conflict, ’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach ( ) is making a difference in Sudan by training farmers to produce improved seeds. Working alongside , we’ve trained over 350 farmers, including 68 women, in regions like El Fashaga and El Nahal, equipping them with the skills to boost agricultural productivity and resilience. 🌍

These training programs are essential for improving food security and reducing reliance on humanitarian aid. As Umm Zeina, a farmer from El Nahal, shares, "This knowledge is the foundation for better yields and food security."🌱

Together, we’re building a more resilient future for Sudan.🙌

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Mik7qU

How Training Farmers to Produce Improved Seeds helps Mitigating Food Insecurity in the Conflict-Ridden Sudan Working with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders to reduce the need for humanitarian assistance even in conflict-affected Sudan

📅 On National Youth Month, we’re empowering the future! Thanks to the support of , 10 young trainees from Masvingo are gaining hands-on skills in operating agricultural machinery through the CIMMYT-implemented Mechanization and Extension Activity. 🚜💼

These training sessions are equipping youth with the skills they need to succeed in the agricultural sector. These skills are paving the way for employment opportunities as skilled machinery operators, helping these young individuals build brighter futures while supporting their communities. 🌱🚜

At the Breeding Research Congress, retired Director Hans Braun highlighted CIMMYT’s groundbreaking CropSustaiN initiative, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. This collaboration at the forefront of BNI-wheat research will comprehensively verify the global potential of Nitrogen-smart wheat varieties – combining food security with climate mitigation benefits.

With CIMMYT leading this mission that taps wider genetic diversity, CropSustaiN is poised to make a significant impact on the future of wheat breeding.

CropSustaiN is open to further partnerships.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dPtKcg

🌾 Join us at , where the future of global wheat production comes to life! Aligned with 's 2030 strategy, this event highlights groundbreaking science, strong partnerships, and climate-resilient farming to secure a food and nutrition-secure future.

📅 Why Attend?
- Innovative Research: Discover the latest advancements in wheat genomics and breeding.
- Global Collaboration: Network with leading experts from around the world.
- Sustainability: Learn about cutting-edge sustainable farming practices.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vital conversation shaping a more inclusive and resilient agrifood system.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/43npYD3

🌾 Exciting advancements in CGIAR-NARS breeding programs, led by , are boosting genetic gains like never before! 🚀

With innovative tools like molecular breeding, genomic selection, and doubled haploid technology, we’re tackling challenges like drought and disease more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Together, we’re building a resilient future for global food security! 🌍

Read more➡️ https://bit.ly/3SYZG5U

Deployment of new tools and technologies into the CGIAR-NARS breeding program increases the rate of genetic gain per dollar invested. Innovative tools like molecular breeding, genomic selection, and doubled haploid technology boost genetic gain per dollar, enhancing efficiency in tackling drought and disease challenges in CGIAR-NARS breeding programs

🌱CropSustaiN BNI Wheat Mission: Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture🌾

, in collaboration with the Novo Nordisk Foundation, has launched the mission—a 4-year initiative focused on transforming wheat production with Biological Nitrification Inhibition (BNI). is a natural process that helps plants use nitrogen more efficiently, reducing the need for fertilizers and cutting down greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Objectives:
✔️ Verify the global potential of BNI wheat through rigorous field trials.
✔️ Accelerate the breeding and development of BNI wheat varieties for different regions.
✔️ Build partnerships to ensure farmers can access BNI seeds.
✔️ Support policy changes that promote BNI crop production and market adoption.

This mission is crucial for advancing climate-smart agriculture and making BNI wheat a key tool in reducing nitrogen pollution and enhancing global food security.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dPtKcg

🌾 Are you an HR professional with a passion for making a global impact? CIMMYT is looking for an HR Director to lead our team and help drive our mission to improve the livelihoods of farmers in the Global South.

Join us at our headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico, and play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. Apply by September 27th, 2024!

Be part of a team dedicated to a food-secure future➡️ https://bit.ly/3L5gC6B

🔧 Florence Bangwaya, a 23-year-old trailblazer from Chipinge, is breaking barriers as the first female mechanic in her community, thanks to the training and support provided by the -funded Mechanization and Extension Activity, implemented by . 🚜

Her passion for machinery and determination to succeed are inspiring young women across . Florence’s journey is not just about mastering machines—it’s about empowering others to pursue careers in tech and mechanics. 👩‍🔧⚙️

To date, the Mechanization and Extension Activity has capacitated 30 local manufacturers and mechanics, creating a ripple effect of change in rural communities. Florence is leading the way for women in traditionally male-dominated fields, proving that with the right support, anything is possible. 🌱🚀

At , we believe that science and policy must work together to make a real difference. In Bangladesh, our research on crop diversification is helping shape policies that support sustainable farming and improve farmer livelihoods.

Through several projects, we’re turning innovative ideas into real-world solutions. By working closely with local governments and communities, we’re helping to build a stronger, more resilient food system in South Asia.

Learn more about how we’re making an impact👉 https://bit.ly/3WQv0VH

Join us for the Catalysts of Change Seminar featuring Tarifa Alzaabi, Director-General at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture - ICBA.

Don't miss this inspiring talk on women leading in science and sustainable agriculture.

📺 Watch live on YouTube () or LinkedIn ().
Spanish translation available on .

🌍 Join CIMMYT at the 114th ! 🌾

From August 26 - 31, will be at Zimbabwe's top agricultural event, bringing together key leaders to shape the future of farming. Visit our booth to learn about our innovative research driving sustainability and resilience in agriculture.

Let’s cultivate a prosperous future together!

For more information: https://bit.ly/46VMchi

¡No te pierdas este importante online! 🌽👩‍🌾

Exploraremos el impacto del enfoque de género en la sanidad vegetal y la producción de en la Sierra Norte de Puebla, en el marco de los seminarios CGIAR and . Durante el taller regional realizado en marzo, descubrimos cómo la inclusión de en la investigación agrícola puede conducir a soluciones más equitativas y sostenibles.

🗓️ Cuándo: 20 de agosto de 2024
⏰ Horario: 6am (México), 7am (Lima/Cali), 1pm (Ibadan), 3pm (Nairobi), 6pm (Dhaka), 8pm (Manila)

🔗 Enlace: https://on.cgiar.org/3SREtuE

Este evento es una oportunidad única para aprender sobre la investigación participativa y cómo se está abordando el reto de las plagas en los cultivos con un enfoque inclusivo.

and global partners have uncovered that only one-third of current varieties can withstand the recent rise in temperatures. 🌱

This critical research highlights the need to enhance genetic diversity and develop heat-tolerant, high-yielding wheat varieties to ensure a secure food supply in the face of climate change. 🌡️

Together, we're working to safeguard the future of agriculture and food security for generations to come. 🙌

Read more➡️ https://bit.ly/3AoMdOy

Wheat breeding strategies for increased climate resilience CIMMYT and its global partners, including leading institutions in China, conducted groundbreaking research to develop climate-resilient wheat varieties by analyzing the genetic diversity and adaptability of thousands of breeding lines under future climate scenarios

On August 14, 2024, had the honor of welcoming Her Excellency Hajia Alima Mahama, Ambassador of to the U.S. and Mexico, to our El Batán headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico. 🌍

The visit showcased CIMMYT's legacy of over 55 years, our cutting-edge work in safeguarding maize and wheat biodiversity, and innovations in sustainable farming practices. This engagement provided a platform for deepening collaboration between Ghana and Mexico, with discussions focused on identifying new avenues for partnership to strengthen agricultural resilience and productivity in both regions. 🌱

A productive day at the Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum! 🌍 Our technology marketplace was buzzing with innovation as all CIMMYT programs took center stage at our exhibition booth. 🌱

CIMMYT's Director General, Bram Govaerts, delivered crucial insights as a panelist on Sustainable Intensification in Africa, outlining the vital steps to advance agricultural systems across the continent. 🙌