A reluctant farmer changes the fortune of his inherited land
Ravi Ranjan took to farming after the death of his grandfather and, despite his initial apprehension about working in agriculture, has never looked back.
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Stepping up for South Asian women
Through the CSISA project, CIMMYT is helping female farmers in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal to receive the recognition and opportunities they deserve.
The right time for the right place
Zone-specific recommendations provide Afghan farmers with the best practices in wheat production for their region.
Can we accelerate gender equality?
Exacerbated by the pandemic, women are still facing inequality across all areas, including health and livelihoods. CIMMYT is working to make parity a reality.
Former director general Timothy Reeves included in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Reeves has been appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia for significant service to sustainable agriculture research and production.
Researchers use storytelling to evaluate women’s agency in agricultural production
A study in India highlights who does what in wheat farming to support the design of gender-responsive interventions in the region.
Researchers plan transformation of agrifood systems in South Asia
CGIAR Initiative will put nutrition first, to increase access to sustainable healthy diets, and will work with partners across the production-to-consumption spectrum.
New publications: Caste-gender intersectionalities in wheat-growing communities in Madhya Pradesh, India
Study reveals gaps and interactions between caste, gender and agricultural decision-making.
CGIAR research highlighted among climate innovations to meet net zero emissions
Documentary features CIMMYT and Alliance scientists contributing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
CIMMYT and a farmer
Global food prices were already increasing when the world’s wheat supply came under extra pressure, due to Russia’s war on Ukraine. We don’t know whether the farmers who have made Ukraine the fifth-largest exporter of wheat will produce anything in 2022. Food security is bound to fall, with the greatest impact to be felt by those most […]
Inspiring change through agricultural training: Women’s stories from Bangladesh
More than 40% of the global agricultural labor force is made up of women, and in the least developed countries, two in three women are employed in farming.
Being the change you wanted to see as a young girl
Agricultural scientist Madhulika Singh shares her experience as the first woman in STEM in her family and in her society in Bihar, India.
Gender-transformative research for sustainable food systems
Discover groundbreaking research from CIMMYT and CGIAR to promote gender equality in agriculture and achieve a sustainable future.
Q&A: Spotlighting gender mainstreaming in agriculture
New research explores how the adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices can help address environmental issues, reduce out-migration, and ensure household food security.