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Solving the “last mile” challenge of maize seeds
Reaching even the most remote corners of Africa, agrodealers give farmers access to agricultural inputs and services.
The Molecular Maize Atlas encourages genetic diversity
With so much germplasm to categorize, what’s the best way to label them? Seeds of Discovery is working on the answer.
Support groups open women’s access to farm technologies in northeast India
Self-help groups in Bihar are putting thousands of rural women in touch with agricultural innovations, benefiting households and the environment.
Breaking Ground: Rahma Adam unleashes the agricultural productivity of Africa’s women and youth
CIMMYT sociologist believes there is one vital resource that remains untapped to increase food security and boost livelihoods.
International Women’s Day 2019: Women in seed systems in Africa
These entrepreneurs are breaking social barriers while improving household nutrition and livelihoods.
Drought-tolerant hybrid seed offers farmers reprieve from hunger
Farmers are reaping the benefits of SAWA hybrid, an improved maize seed variety designed to withstand drought conditions.
Policy forum in Mozambique recommends scaling sustainable agriculture practices
Unsustainable farming practices like monocropping are impacting soil health and reducing the productivity of farms.
Breaking Ground: Fernando H. Toledo researches new models of analysis under simulated scenarios
Toledo’s research is multidisciplinary — it involves genetics and breeding knowledge, as well as statistics and computer science.
Precision planters boost maize yields in Pakistan
In the northwestern province of Pakistan, CIMMYT is helping connect farmers with precision planters to support higher maize yields and incomes.
Meet the role models for the next generation of women and girls in science
Abdul Fatah, Khanal and Molero are helping pave the way for the next generation of female scientists.
Scaling to new heights in agriculture
Projects are looking at scaling strategies to go beyond the numbers reached within a project and include sustainability and transformation.
University of Queensland student researches tan spot resistance in wheat at CIMMYT
Tamaya Peressini’s project aimed to evaluate adult plant resistance to tan spot in wheat.
Breaking Ground: Breeder Marcela C. Andrade bolsters maize with hardiness from ancestral races
Traits sought include better resilience under high temperatures, drought conditions or the attacks of rapidly-evolving crop diseases.
The itsy bitsy spider can make a big impact in agriculture
A new study explores how conservation agriculture in southern Africa supports spider populations and diversity, which could help mitigate pest damage.
Reducing high yield gaps with decision-support apps
Trials of the Nutrient Expert app showed improved yields, fertilizer-use efficiency and increased profits for farmers.