Capacity development
CIMMYT training courses play a critical role in helping international researchers meet national food security and resource conservation goals. By sharing knowledge to build communities of agricultural knowledge in less developed countries, CIMMYT empowers researchers to aid farmers. In turn, these farmers help ensure sustainable food security. In contrast to formal academic training in plant breeding and agronomy, CIMMYT training activities are hands-on and highly specialized. Trainees from Africa, Asia and Latin America benefit from the data assembled and handled in a global research program. Alumni of CIMMYT courses often become a significant force for agricultural change in their countries.
From CGIAR Research to Action: Strengthening Science-Policy Linkages
Capacity development
CGIAR is strengthening the link between research and policy by promoting simplified, impactful science communication and strategic engagement with policymakers to drive sustainable, evidence-based agricultural innovation
Building trust, bridging divides: How Zambia’s digital champions are paving the way for inclusive farming
Capacity development
In Zambia’s Southern Province, the Atubandike initiative is equipping local Digital Champions to bridge digital and social divides within farming communities-fostering trust, challenging exclusionary norms, and paving the way for inclusive, climate-smart agriculture that places every farmer’s voice at the heart of innovation
Joining Forces to Sow Peace through Multilateralism: CIMMYT’s Global Commitment
Capacity development
Through multilateralism, CIMMYT strengthens its global commitment to build peace, resilience, and sustainability in rural communities through science and agriculture
Fingerprinting bioinformatics pipeline cuts seed purity testing from days to clicks
Capacity development
A new bioinformatics-powered tool developed by CIMMYT is transforming seed purity testing by delivering fast, automated, and scalable genetic verification for dryland crops, empowering breeders and seed systems across Africa
Rita Devi’s Small Farmers Large Field model revives agriculture in Bihar
Capacity development
In Bihar, smallholder farmers like Rita Devi are transforming their livelihoods through collective action and innovative farming practices introduced by the Small Farmers Large Fields initiative
Women in agronomy: the journey of Carolina Cortez
Capacity development
Carolina Cortez, agronomist, promotes female leadership in agriculture and transforms the field with innovation and dedication
Proudly announcing the 2025 Derek Tribe Award recipient – Velu Govindan
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s Dr. Velu Govindan wins the 2025 Derek Tribe Award for advancing climate-resilient, nutrient-rich wheat to boost global food security.
IMIC-Africa Field Day 2025: Where science meets collaboration to accelerate maize innovation in Africa
Capacity development
IMIC-Africa Field Day 2025 brought together science, seed innovation, and collaboration across Africa to fast-track resilient, high-yield maize solutions from lab to farm.
How Crops to End Hunger is transforming CGIAR crop breeding from the ground up
Capacity development
Crops to End Hunger is modernizing CGIAR breeding systems to boost impact, speed, and inclusivity—transforming how we breed for tomorrow.
With Innovations, They Protect Maize Biodiversity
Capacity development
Empowering rural women in Quintana Roo through training and inclusive innovation, this initiative strengthens native maize conservation, enhances food security, and promotes gender equity in agriculture
Sowing knowledge, Reaping impact: Lydia’s journey from trial farmer to community leader in Monze, Zambia
Capacity development
Lydia Siankwede’s journey highlights how participatory research empowers smallholders to build resilience and boost productivity in Zambia
CIMMYT Appoints Flavio Breseghello as Global Wheat Program Director
Capacity development
CIMMYT has appointed renowned wheat breeder Flavio Breseghello as Director of the Global Wheat Program to lead innovative, climate-resilient research at a critical time for global food security
Pest and disease attacks on crops rising due to climate change: Scientist
Capacity development
Source: Business Standard ()
Climate change is accelerating pest and disease outbreaks in agriculture, prompting experts to call for urgent, science-based interventions to protect crop yields and food security
Strengthening One Health Approach in Agriculture Requires Cross-Sectoral Partnerships, Information
Capacity development
Source: MSN ()
CIMMYT is supporting the One Health approach through research linking livestock health, sustainable farming, and food security
CIMMYT and IICA Partner to Strengthen Agricultural Innovation and Economic Growth in the Americas
Capacity development
CIMMYT and IICA have joined forces through a new partnership to drive agricultural innovation, climate resilience, and economic growth across the Americas by connecting science to farmers and markets