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Target for 10 million more climate-smart farmers in southern Africa amid rising cost of El Niño
Climate adaptation and mitigationResearch centers, development agencies and governments must work together to respond to climate predictions before food crises develop, say two CIMMYT scientists.
Improved genetic analysis offers faster, more precise results to crop breeders
InnovationsResearchers improve global collaboration on harnessing genes in breeding that can help the crop withstand the effects of climate change.
Drought- and heat-tolerant maize tackles climate change in southern Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT’s drought-tolerant varieties have been delivered to three million farmers across Africa.
Combating spread of MLN in Africa poses unique but surmountable challenges, seed health specialist says
InnovationsMaize lethal necrosis poses a major concern to researchers, seed companies and farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.
First drought tolerant and insect resistant “stacked” transgenic maize harvested in Kenya
InnovationsFor the first time, transgenic maize hybrids that combine insect resistance and drought tolerance have been harvested from confined field trials.
Promoting drought tolerant maize seed in southern Africa
Nutrition, health and food securityCIMMYT held seed fairs in Zimbabwe to promote the sharing of information and knowledge about new seed options for farmers.
Growing more with less: Improving productivity, resilience and sustainability in Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigationSustainable intensification is helping farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa become more productive, while adapting to and mitigating climate change.
Changing the conversation surrounding food and agriculture with Tamar Haspel
Nutrition, health and food securityTamar Haspel delivered a keynote address at a three-day conference hosted by CIMMYT to celebrate the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary.
Weeding out the losses: Striga challenges in Kenya
Capacity developmentThe 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.
Tackle food insecurity with homegrown education, Food Prize delegates say
Capacity developmentAfrica must develop a strong educational infrastructure to address the challenges of poverty, malnutrition and food insecurity, said experts at the World Food Prize.
Biofortification to fight “hidden hunger” in Zimbabwe
Nutrition, health and food securityThe goal of completely eradicating vitamin A deficiency – mainly in Africa and Southeast Asia – remains a big challenge.
Celebrating 50 years of collaboration: CIMMYT in the Mexican senate
Nutrition, health and food securityYoung African scientists gain inspiration from experienced maize researchers
Capacity developmentCIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP) team in Africa attended the AfPBA training program held June 2016 at the World Agroforestry Center.
Ancient maize varieties provide modern solution to tar spot complex
Nutrition, health and food securityIn southern Mexico and Central America a fungal maize disease known as tar spot complex is decimating yields, threatening local food security and livelihoods.
Drought-tolerant maize a boon to farmers in Zambia hit by El Niño
Climate adaptation and mitigationDrought-related challenges in Africa call for proactive interventions rather than reactive ones.