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Research centers, development agencies and governments must work together to respond to climate predictions before food crises develop, say two CIMMYT scientists.

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Researchers improve global collaboration on harnessing genes in breeding that can help the crop withstand the effects of climate change.

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CIMMYT’s drought-tolerant varieties have been delivered to three million farmers across Africa.

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Maize lethal necrosis poses a major concern to researchers, seed companies and farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.

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For the first time, transgenic maize hybrids that combine insect resistance and drought tolerance have been harvested from confined field trials.

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CIMMYT held seed fairs in Zimbabwe to promote the sharing of information and knowledge about new seed options for farmers.

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Sustainable intensification is helping farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa become more productive, while adapting to and mitigating climate change.

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Tamar Haspel delivered a keynote address at a three-day conference hosted by CIMMYT to celebrate the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary.

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The Striga weed is one of the leading causes of crop loss in western Kenya, a significant dent to farmers’ livelihoods and major hindrance to food security in the area.

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Africa must develop a strong educational infrastructure to address the challenges of poverty, malnutrition and food insecurity, said experts at the World Food Prize.

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The goal of completely eradicating vitamin A deficiency – mainly in Africa and Southeast Asia – remains a big challenge.

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CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP) team in Africa attended the AfPBA training program held June 2016 at the World Agroforestry Center.

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In southern Mexico and Central America a fungal maize disease known as tar spot complex is decimating yields, threatening local food security and livelihoods.

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Drought-related challenges in Africa call for proactive interventions rather than reactive ones.