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
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Beyond Survival: Thriving through solar innovation and empowerment in Sudan
As Sudan grapples with the dual crises of conflict and climate change, solarization offers a scalable solution with multiple benefits. Its potential to empower women, engage youth, and strengthen public-private partnerships positions it as a cornerstone for sustainable agricultural development
‘I have bigger plans ahead’ – The journey of Tichaona from odd-job man to agricultural entrepreneur
Tichaona’s journey exemplifies the benefits of empowering local service providers in rural agriculture. Through the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative, he transformed from being a community handyman to establishing a successful agriculture business in Mbire. This in turn benefited the entire community
Rebecca’s Story of Turning Waste into a Livelihood
A single mother in Tanzania finds strength and stability by reclaiming spilled Paddy at a local cooperative
Harnessing the benefits of commercial agriculture
From being a subsistence farmer to engaging in commercial farming, from relying on traditional methods to improved farming technologies, Rajendra Kathariya has made a positive impact on himself and his family’s quality of life
The Sudan Food Security Initiative: Early wins amidst conflict and crisis
CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders in conflict-affected Sudan by promoting food security and reducing reliance on humanitarian aid. Working with partners, SASAS has launched the Sudan Food Security Initiative in east Sudan to ensure that over 50,000 farmers have access to certified seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, and required agricultural resources
Buffering Climate Extremes in Zambia: The Essential Role of Delivery with a Difference
CIMMYT’s AID-I initiative helps Zambian farmers adapt to climate change by providing drought-tolerant crops and essential agricultural support
Sowing seeds of change to champion Conservation Agriculture
Florence Mutize’s thriving fields of maize, in Bindura, a small town in Mashonaland Central region of Zimbabwe, serve as living proof of the successes of Conservation Agriculture (CA), a sustainable cropping system that helps reverse soil degradation, augment soil health, increase crop yields, and reduce labor requirements while helping farmers adapt to climate change. The […]
Enhancing the resilience of our farmers and our food systems: global collaboration at DialogueNEXT
CIMMYT and the World Food Prize Foundation co-organized DialogueNEXT—Seeds of strength: Nurturing farmer resilience, held at CIMMYT headquarters in Mexico from 10 to 11 July 2024. The event brought together scientists, agribusiness leaders, farmers, and policymakers from over 200 organizations and 55 nations, to help shape global collaboration and strategies for sustainably producing nutritious food for all, within planetary boundaries.
Children, native maize, and gender perspectives
In Colombia, sustainable agriculture specialists are developing participatory diagnostics that will pave the way for agricultural biodiversity conservation. Inclusive workshops for children providing childcare during workshops and training events have helped empower women by increasing their ability to participate.
Harvesting diversity and feeding hope: unlocking the potential of potatoes
Working with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders in Sudan to move towards self-sufficiency. Helping Sudanese farmers integrate potato and sweet potato into their agricultural production systems to enhance food security and crop diversity is one of the program highlights.
Specialist centers empower women and youth farmers
Targeted support for underrepresented groups of farmers is increasing crop variety, agronomic skills, household income, and food production in Tanzania’s Songwe region.
Roots of resilience: my journey as a Conservation Agriculture champion
Conservation Agriculture promotes climate resilience, increased crop yields, and healthier plants, supporting livelihoods and food security across the region. Grace Malaicha tells her story.
Sustaining Conservation Agriculture initiatives: lessons from Malawi
Conservation Agriculture offers sustainable solutions for Malawi’s agriculture. Prioritizing farmer-centered approaches can drive widespread adoption, ensuring food security and climate resilience.
A community leader in Baliakandi inspires women empowerment in agriculture: Promila Rani Mondol
Promila’s story as a successful machinery solution provider, with support from CSISA-MEA, is encouraging more women in her community to venture into farming and seedling raising services.