CIMMYT

Science and innovation for a food and nutrition secure world.

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So… what exactly is a CIMMYT Hub? 👀
Watch and find out with our colleague Francisco.

Support this work: https://t.co/xvmoneVnxg
#CIMMYT #AgriculturalInnovation #FoodSecurity

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What is happening in the Strait of Hormuz is also an agricultural problem. Fertilizer disruption puts pressure on farmers, shaping what they can afford to plant and how much they can invest in the next harvest. #FoodSecurity

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Africa's food systems face climate shocks, market disruption & conflict, often at once. On Aug 31 in Kigali, CIMMYT brings its experts with solutions ready to act on. #AFSF2026 @TheAGRF

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🌾 Wheat faces growing pressure from heat, drought, salinity & disease.

On Aug. 26, #CIMMYT will showcase in Toluca how science is accelerating disease resistance & building more resilient wheat for global food security.

📍 Toluca, Mexico
#WheatScience #FoodSecurity

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For millions of young people, farming is a source of income and opportunity.
At #CIMMYT, we help young farmers build profitable enterprises, creating jobs and stronger rural economies.
"It's a source of pride to work the field." — Irma, young farmer, Oaxaca
#YouthInAgriculture

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Africa’s wheat farmers face rising pressure from drought, erratic rainfall & disease. 🌾

In Ethiopia, #CIMMYT brought breeders from Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi & Zimbabwe together to strengthen regional collaboration, modern breeding & policy support.

Read: https://t.co/qm0MQwjgOa

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Africa's food systems are under pressure. CIMMYT brings scalable solutions ready to act. Join us in Kigali, Aug 31-Sept 4. #AFSForum2026

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Two days ago, Pakistan celebrated Independence Day. 🇵🇰 Hon. Sharon Burke joined the celebration, reflecting on 60 years of CIMMYT-Pakistan collaboration to strengthen food security.

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It’s #IndiaIndependenceDay!

We celebrate 60+ years of science, friendship & collaboration with India.

Together, #CIMMYT and Indian partners have helped advance 275+ wheat varieties.

We are proud to continue this partnership. 🌾
#CIMMYT2030 #FoodSecurity

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Congratulations, Ravi Prakash Singh, on receiving the American Phytopathological Society 2026 Award of Distinction. 🌾

Since joining #CIMMYT in 1983, his work has helped protect wheat harvests worldwide.

We are grateful for his service.

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“Agriculture is the future.” 🌾

During her visit to #CIMMYT, @FoodTank’s Danielle Nierenberg saw how science and partnerships help farmers adapt and innovate in an uncertain world.

Farmers remain at the center.

Help us do more: https://t.co/sI2PPcfCXC

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This #YouthDay, we recognize young people building futures through agriculture.
44% of working youth depend on agrifood systems, yet many lack resources to thrive.

Read how #CIMMYT is creating opportunities in Ethiopia: https://t.co/AzgaUD655h

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What does inclusion look like in food system policy? 🌍👩🏾‍🌾
On Aug. 13, join CIMMYT and partners to explore evidence from 5 Eastern African countries, see where inclusion is advancing and what still needs to change.
Register: https://t.co/B2WpjsI4Am
#FoodSystems #GenderEquality

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At #CIMMYT, we develop resilient crop varieties and make science accessible to farmers.

You, too, can be an ally in this work: https://t.co/zrrtaB90jk #FoodSecurity

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🌱 We thank everyone who helps bring food to our tables. Yet 266 million people in countries facing crises still face food insecurity in 2026.

You can be an ally: https://t.co/sI2PPcf584

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Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay. 🌎

At #CIMMYT, we honor indigenous communities whose knowledge has sustained agricultural biodiversity across generations.

Agricultural science moves further by recognizing knowledge already rooted in the land.

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Africa’s next generation of plant breeders is advancing opportunity crops for farmers. 🌱

Through the VACS Capacity program, young scientists are working on taro, Bambara groundnut, and amaranth with @IITA_CGIAR and @WorldVegCenter.

Read: https://t.co/fVPX6DoChb

#PlantBreeding

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Sunpari Chaudhary from Nepal is emerging as a role model in her community after training under Nepal’s NMRP, NAMP, and AKC supported by @CIMMYT. Get to know what these acronyms stand for and read more about the program here: https://t.co/TxiJqhZb2s #IYWF2026 #SeedIsLife

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Shortlisted for the #EswatiniSolutionsMarketplace!

On 6 August at 08:45, CIMMYT will pitch
“Mechanization-as-a-Service for Eswatini”—
connecting smallholder farmers to affordable machinery while creating rural businesses and jobs.
@WorldBankAfrica @agriceswatini1

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🌾 123 rice materials are now in the hands of @inifap researchers.

We are proud to support rice evaluation, improvement & validation across Mexico, helping strengthen national production and more resilient food systems.

Invest in stronger harvests: https://t.co/sI2PPcf584