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Science and innovation for a food and nutrition secure world.
Good news for global agriculture🌍 #Belgium has honored our Director General Bram Govaerts, highlighting #CIMMYT’s impact and global reach. Our research connects to 63% of Europe’s wheat, showing how science strengthens food security worldwide🌾 https://bit.ly/4i1dpEP
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Good news for global agriculture🌍 #Belgium has honored our Director General Bram Govaerts, highlighting #CIMMYT’s impact and global reach. Our research connects to 63% of Europe’s wheat, showing how science strengthens food security worldwide🌾 https://bit.ly/4i1dpEP
How can research truly serve communities on the frontlines of climate change? 🌍
At #COP30, @siegsss.bsky.social will explore how locally led climate adaptation and business unusual science can reshape the global research agenda, focusing on resilience, inclusion, and impact! 🌱
At #COP30, @siegsss.bsky.social will explore how locally led climate adaptation and business unusual science can reshape the global research agenda, focusing on resilience, inclusion, and impact! 🌱
November 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
How can research truly serve communities on the frontlines of climate change? 🌍
At #COP30, @siegsss.bsky.social will explore how locally led climate adaptation and business unusual science can reshape the global research agenda, focusing on resilience, inclusion, and impact! 🌱
At #COP30, @siegsss.bsky.social will explore how locally led climate adaptation and business unusual science can reshape the global research agenda, focusing on resilience, inclusion, and impact! 🌱
Today we welcomed Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot to CIMMYT to reaffirm a nearly 40-year partnership for climate-resilient, sustainable agrifood systems. 👩🌾
From seeds to science policy, we’re transforming #FoodSystems together!
👉 https://bit.ly/4oAvcVD
From seeds to science policy, we’re transforming #FoodSystems together!
👉 https://bit.ly/4oAvcVD
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Today we welcomed Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot to CIMMYT to reaffirm a nearly 40-year partnership for climate-resilient, sustainable agrifood systems. 👩🌾
From seeds to science policy, we’re transforming #FoodSystems together!
👉 https://bit.ly/4oAvcVD
From seeds to science policy, we’re transforming #FoodSystems together!
👉 https://bit.ly/4oAvcVD
🌍#COP30 is under way in Belém, Brazil!
Tomorrow join us for The Full Stack From AI Models to Ethical Policy and Farmer Impact 💻🌱
Tek Sapkota and the panel show how #AI, policy tools and farmer advisory hubs work together for climate action: on.cgiar.org/4hKTGsE
Tomorrow join us for The Full Stack From AI Models to Ethical Policy and Farmer Impact 💻🌱
Tek Sapkota and the panel show how #AI, policy tools and farmer advisory hubs work together for climate action: on.cgiar.org/4hKTGsE
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🌍#COP30 is under way in Belém, Brazil!
Tomorrow join us for The Full Stack From AI Models to Ethical Policy and Farmer Impact 💻🌱
Tek Sapkota and the panel show how #AI, policy tools and farmer advisory hubs work together for climate action: on.cgiar.org/4hKTGsE
Tomorrow join us for The Full Stack From AI Models to Ethical Policy and Farmer Impact 💻🌱
Tek Sapkota and the panel show how #AI, policy tools and farmer advisory hubs work together for climate action: on.cgiar.org/4hKTGsE
New MoU Alert 🚨
Building on 30 years of collaboration, CIMMYT and the the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to scale impact.
🌾30 years of wheat genetics shared
👩🔬139 scientists trained
🌱89 varieties developed
A partnership rooted in science and impact.
Building on 30 years of collaboration, CIMMYT and the the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to scale impact.
🌾30 years of wheat genetics shared
👩🔬139 scientists trained
🌱89 varieties developed
A partnership rooted in science and impact.
November 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
New MoU Alert 🚨
Building on 30 years of collaboration, CIMMYT and the the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to scale impact.
🌾30 years of wheat genetics shared
👩🔬139 scientists trained
🌱89 varieties developed
A partnership rooted in science and impact.
Building on 30 years of collaboration, CIMMYT and the the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to scale impact.
🌾30 years of wheat genetics shared
👩🔬139 scientists trained
🌱89 varieties developed
A partnership rooted in science and impact.
Want to see science in action?🌽 #CIMMYT welcomed @giz.de and partners to our MLN Screening Facility in Kenya, where innovation is tackling Maize Lethal Necrosis. Over 230K accessions tested and 20+ resilient hybrids released across Africa. 💪 #MLNFreeAfrica
October 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Want to see science in action?🌽 #CIMMYT welcomed @giz.de and partners to our MLN Screening Facility in Kenya, where innovation is tackling Maize Lethal Necrosis. Over 230K accessions tested and 20+ resilient hybrids released across Africa. 💪 #MLNFreeAfrica
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Our latest issue of the #IFPRIInsights #newsletter is out, featuring:
📖 IFPRI Making a Difference Brochure
🌍AFSF 2025
💻 AI for Food Systems Research
🤝 Joint research hub with @cimmyt.bsky.social
and more: www.ifpri.org/newsletter/i...
@cgiar.org
📖 IFPRI Making a Difference Brochure
🌍AFSF 2025
💻 AI for Food Systems Research
🤝 Joint research hub with @cimmyt.bsky.social
and more: www.ifpri.org/newsletter/i...
@cgiar.org
October 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Our latest issue of the #IFPRIInsights #newsletter is out, featuring:
📖 IFPRI Making a Difference Brochure
🌍AFSF 2025
💻 AI for Food Systems Research
🤝 Joint research hub with @cimmyt.bsky.social
and more: www.ifpri.org/newsletter/i...
@cgiar.org
📖 IFPRI Making a Difference Brochure
🌍AFSF 2025
💻 AI for Food Systems Research
🤝 Joint research hub with @cimmyt.bsky.social
and more: www.ifpri.org/newsletter/i...
@cgiar.org
Reposted by CIMMYT
BLOG - Battling crop diseases without borders: how a research community maintains global defences against wheat rusts
For 15 years, DEWAS, an international research collaboration @cimmyt.bsky.social, has been studying, detecting and defusing outbreaks of the devastating crop disease wheat rust.
For 15 years, DEWAS, an international research collaboration @cimmyt.bsky.social, has been studying, detecting and defusing outbreaks of the devastating crop disease wheat rust.
Battling crop diseases without borders | John Innes Centre
DEWAS is one of the world’s largest crop pathogen surveillance and advisory systems, protecting wheat productivity in food vulnerable areas of East Africa and South Asia.
www.jic.ac.uk
October 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
BLOG - Battling crop diseases without borders: how a research community maintains global defences against wheat rusts
For 15 years, DEWAS, an international research collaboration @cimmyt.bsky.social, has been studying, detecting and defusing outbreaks of the devastating crop disease wheat rust.
For 15 years, DEWAS, an international research collaboration @cimmyt.bsky.social, has been studying, detecting and defusing outbreaks of the devastating crop disease wheat rust.
#CIMMYT brought the future of farming to #IFAJ2025 in Nairobi! We showcased AI-powered phenotyping that spots plant diseases and delivers instant insights from the field 🌾
Transforming #cropbreeding and empowering farmers worldwide 🌍
Transforming #cropbreeding and empowering farmers worldwide 🌍
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
#CIMMYT brought the future of farming to #IFAJ2025 in Nairobi! We showcased AI-powered phenotyping that spots plant diseases and delivers instant insights from the field 🌾
Transforming #cropbreeding and empowering farmers worldwide 🌍
Transforming #cropbreeding and empowering farmers worldwide 🌍
🎉Congratulations to Dr. Prasanna Boddupalli, #CIMMYT’s Regional Director for Asia, named among the @WorldFoodPrize Top 2025 Agri-Food Pioneers! His work in #maize breeding is transforming #agriculture and strengthening global #FoodSecurity. 🌽
October 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM
🎉Congratulations to Dr. Prasanna Boddupalli, #CIMMYT’s Regional Director for Asia, named among the @WorldFoodPrize Top 2025 Agri-Food Pioneers! His work in #maize breeding is transforming #agriculture and strengthening global #FoodSecurity. 🌽
In #Ethiopia, 2,400 farmers, including 25% women, use Digital Climate Advisory Services for local-language #climate information that boosts yields and resilience. “It’s rewarding to see the real impact of our support,” said Dr. Mercy Nyambura of #GCAdaptation 📲 🌱 #CIMMYT.
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
In #Ethiopia, 2,400 farmers, including 25% women, use Digital Climate Advisory Services for local-language #climate information that boosts yields and resilience. “It’s rewarding to see the real impact of our support,” said Dr. Mercy Nyambura of #GCAdaptation 📲 🌱 #CIMMYT.
#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
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
October 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
#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
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
🌾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
@ifad.org
@fao.org
@cgiar.org
are linking farmers and markets through the Modular Impact Accelerator to unlock this potential. 🌍👉 bit.ly/3J8sTtk
@ifad.org
@fao.org
@cgiar.org
October 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
🌾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
@ifad.org
@fao.org
@cgiar.org
are linking farmers and markets through the Modular Impact Accelerator to unlock this potential. 🌍👉 bit.ly/3J8sTtk
@ifad.org
@fao.org
@cgiar.org
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. 🌍
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. 🌍
October 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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. 🌍
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. 🌍
🌾🌰 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 #SeedSystems
September 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
🌾🌰 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 #SeedSystems
🌍 #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
🔗 http://bit.ly/46b9vos
September 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
🌍 #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
🔗 http://bit.ly/46b9vos
🌽 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
#IMICAfrica #BreedingForImpact #FoodSecurity
September 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🌽 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
#IMICAfrica #BreedingForImpact #FoodSecurity
🌾 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
September 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🌾 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 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
September 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
#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
🌍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
Read her reflections & join the conversation👉 bit.ly/4mEVJ2Z
#AFSForum2025 #FoodSecurity
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September 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🌍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
Read her reflections & join the conversation👉 bit.ly/4mEVJ2Z
#AFSForum2025 #FoodSecurity
📢 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
📅 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
August 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
📢 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
📅 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
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
Read more: http://bit.ly/3UL59hk
#FoodSecurity
August 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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
Read more: http://bit.ly/3UL59hk
#FoodSecurity
📢 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
🌱 “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
August 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
📢 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
🌱 “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
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
Understanding its structure helps #CIMMYT advance research and develop wheat breeding strategies to withstand climate change. #WheatBreeding
🔗 http://bit.ly/4oO3XYh
August 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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
Understanding its structure helps #CIMMYT advance research and develop wheat breeding strategies to withstand climate change. #WheatBreeding
🔗 http://bit.ly/4oO3XYh