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CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · 4d

#CIMMYT’s climate smart agriculture work just got awarded!🥳
Real impact, real numbers:
• 500K+ farmers using weather services in Bangladesh
• 200K ha under sustainable practices in China
• $150–200/ha saved in India
• 44M people benefiting from drought-tolerant maize in Africa

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · 7d

🌾Africa’s $1.9B seed market could hit $3B by 2025, yet dryland crops make up under 10%. CIMMYT and KALRO
are linking farmers and markets through the Modular Impact Accelerator to unlock this potential. 🌍👉 bit.ly/3J8sTtk

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CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · 15d

From improved germplasm to hybrid breakthroughs...

Ethiopia’s wheat transformation continues! 🌾

EIAR DG Prof. Nigussie Dechassa applauded #CIMMYT and partners for helping farmers harvest over 3 tons of wheat per hectare, driving national wheat self-sufficiency. 🌍

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · 27d

🌾🌰 Sorghum & groundnuts are key to Tanzania’s future. With better seeds like TARISOR2 & Naliendele 2016, farmers can boost yields, harvest earlier & stand strong against drought. Join the Spotlight 👉 https://on.cgiar.org/4nHK97p
#CIMMYT #SeedSystems

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Sep 20

🌍 #CIMMYT launches the Agricultural Resilience for Conflict Prevention Initiative (ARC) to harness agriculture for peace, resilience & food security. #ARC will boost resilience, safeguard production & promote inclusive food systems.
🔗 http://bit.ly/46b9vos

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Sep 18

🌽 At the 2025 IMIC-Africa Field Day, #CIMMYT showcased how collaboration with private and national partners is advancing resilient maize hybrids that strengthen seed systems and secure better harvests for farmers across Africa.🌍
#IMICAfrica #BreedingForImpact #FoodSecurity

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Sep 17

🌾 Latin America’s agrifood systems face urgent challenges. #CIMMYT and #Embrapa are advancing a new chapter in collaboration—driving sustainable wheat production, digital innovation & climate resilience to strengthen food security. 🔬 http://bit.ly/41UaBlZ

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Sep 2

#CIMMYT DG & 2014 World Food Prize Borlaug Field Awardee Bram Govaerts will speak at #DialogueNEXTIndia 🌱 in “Peace for the NEXT Generation: Agricultural Resilience for Conflict Prevention,” exploring how ag innovation fosters resilience & peace. 🔗 bit.ly/461Hbni

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CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌍From Senegal’s fields to its universities, our colleague’s journey highlights how partnerships, youth, & innovation drive resilient food systems.
Read her reflections & join the conversation👉 bit.ly/4mEVJ2Z
#AFSForum2025 #FoodSecurity

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CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 29

📢 CIMMYT’s Dr. Maureen Miruka at #AFSF2025

📅 Sept 3 | 08:30–10:00 | CICAD Thematic Room

➡️ “Women, Work & Wealth: Driving Inclusive Agrifood Systems”

🌱 Showcasing how women drive inclusion, innovation & resilience in food systems.
👉 Join us!: https://bit.ly/3JhzMsl

#YouthInAg #CIMMYT

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 27

New genetic insights for high altitude #wheat 🌾 #CIMMYT and partners discovered 99 genetic markers for yield, stress tolerance and disease resistance helping develop wheat that thrives in tough climates 🔬
Read more: http://bit.ly/3UL59hk
#FoodSecurity

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 CIMMYT’s Dr. Kevin Pixley at #AFSF2025
🌱 “Youth & Seed Systems – Youth as Innovators & Entrepreneurs in Africa Seed Systems”
👉 Join us in Dakar to explore how youth-led seed innovation drives resilience & opportunity: https://bit.ly/3JhzMsl

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CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 26

More than just a crop, #wheat is key to global #foodsecurity. 🌾🌎
Understanding its structure helps #CIMMYT advance research and develop wheat breeding strategies to withstand climate change. #WheatBreeding
🔗 http://bit.ly/4oO3XYh

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 25

🌾 #TakeItToTheFarmer 🌾 CIMMYT heads to New Delhi for #DialogueNEXTIndia with the World Food Prize Foundation, Borlaug Institute for South Asia & ICAR—advancing agri-tech, climate resilience & nutrition, all centered on farmers.
Register👉 https://on.cgiar.org/3JqX7b3

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 24

🚀 #CatalystsofChange is more than a seminar series—it’s a movement driving equity, inclusion & innovation in science. 🌍 This edition spotlights Patricia A. Duffy as we celebrate #LeadersInScience breaking barriers & inspiring change for people & the planet.

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 22

📢 CIMMYT’s Director General Bram Govaerts at #AFSF2025 in Dakar!

🌱 “MasAgro Means More – Ag Innovation Hubs Creating Youth Jobs & Climate Resilience in Africa.”
Join us as Bram shares how youth can lead the #FutureOfFarming👉 https://on.cgiar.org/47a0kW9

#YouthInAg #CIMMYT

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 19

Excited to join #AFSF2025 in Dakar! 🌍
#CIMMYT is spotlighting youth + climate-smart innovation for the #FutureOfFarming.
👉 Join us in Senegal as we share solutions, impact, and opportunities for the next generation of agricultural leaders: bit.ly/3JhzMsl

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 19

A high-level team from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture visited #SCASI sites in Wolaita, where farmers with #CIMMYT are pioneering conservation agriculture. 🌱 Their innovations are a model for scaling climate-smart solutions for resilient food systems. 🌍 http://bit.ly/4fKXSI7

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 15

🌾At the Sanjaya Rajaram Experimental Station in Toluca, #CIMMYT accelerates wheat breeding, enabling global partners to access pre-breeding materials. With 30M+ ha planted and yields rising 1.6% annually, we help farmers worldwide grow more resilient #wheat.

CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 12

At 25, Tigist Adamo transformed depleted soils into thriving fields through climate-smart farming. 🌱 Her journey shows how youth in agriculture can drive #foodsecurity, resilience, and change. 🌍
Read her story: bit.ly/45Lt7z3
#YouthDay2025 #ClimateSmartAgriculture

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CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 7

🥕 🥬 #Vegetables are powering more than nutrition—they’re unlocking #youth jobs, businesses, and impact. At #NaneNane2025, #WorldVeg and #CIMMYT showcase how climate-smart seeds and value chains can transform agri-food systems for a resilient future.

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CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Aug 6

#CIMMYT joined @cgiar.org and partners at the Gates-China Media visit in Nairobi, organized in collaboration with
#GatesFoundation and #GDHCC. 🌾Our innovation station on drought-tolerant maize and wheat shared how climate-smart staples are transforming lives in #Africa and #China.🌽

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CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Jul 28

🚀 Steven Ramage joins the #CatalystsofChange series for a powerful session on innovation, leadership and global collaboration. A unique chance to hear from one of today’s most influential voices in science. Don’t miss it. #LeadersInScience

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CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Jul 22

🌱 Want a resilient farm? Start with crop diversity!
Start with crop diversity:
✔️ Assess soil, water & climate
✔️ Choose crops fit for your area & markets
✔️ Intercrop & rotate for better land use
✔️ Use functional species to cut chemicals
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/45eUam5

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CIMMYT @cimmyt.bsky.social · Jul 17

🔥Crop residue burning harms biodiversity, soil health, and future farm resilience.🌱
#CIMMYT’s new review urges policies that support farmers to adopt sustainable practices and protect ecosystem services.
🔗 bit.ly/4eVVAW4

#Agrobiodiversity #SoilHealth

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