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Emergency seed project brings relief to drought-affected farmers in Ethiopia
Climate adaptation and mitigationAs Ethiopia struggles with its worst drought in 50 years, farmers pin their hopes on seed delivered through emergency seed projects.
Smallholders in Rwanda and Zambia to enhance wheat productivity through new project
Capacity developmentA new project aims to over double wheat production in target areas of Zambia and Rwanda to help smallholders meet rising demand and cope with high import costs.
New multi-crop zero-till planter boosts yields and farming efficiency in Pakistan
Capacity developmentA new planter that promotes dry seeding of rice, saves water and increases planting efficiency is being used increasingly in Pakistan’s Punjab Province.
CIMMYT’s knowledge sharing efforts contribute to improved seed production in Africa
Capacity developmentA training held from June 13 – 23, 2016 emphasized hand pollination in maize variety development and seed multiplication.
Seeding the future: Emergency support for drought-affected farmers in Ethiopia
Capacity developmentThe 2015-2016 El Niño has led to drought leaving 10.2 million people – more than 1 in 10 Ethiopians – in need of emergency food assistance.
Maize seed systems in Africa: Understanding the basics
Climate adaptation and mitigationSince 2006, CIMMYT has developed 200 drought-tolerant varieties and hybrids, many of which possess desirable traits such as resistance to major diseases.
From A to Z: Developing nutritious maize and wheat at CIMMYT for 50 years
Climate adaptation and mitigationOver the past 50 years, various research activities have been undertaken to boost protein quality and micronutrient levels in maize and wheat to help improve nutrition in poor communities.
Genetically engineered crops safe to grow and eat, U.S. National Academy of Sciences concludes
InnovationsGE crops are as safe to eat as conventionally bred crops and have benefited the environment and ecosystem diversity, according to a new study
CIMMYT, Mexico honor legacy of Norman Borlaug
Nutrition, health and food securityTo mark CIMMYT’s 50th anniversary, Mexico’s Secretariat of Agriculture launched a photo exhibition honoring Nobel Prize Laureate Norman Borlaug.
Harnessing maize biodiversity for food security, improved livelihoods in Africa
Capacity developmentDiverse, stress tolerant maize varieties are benefiting smallholders throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Tanzania seed company increases demand for drought-tolerant maize
Nutrition, health and food securityLocally adapted marketing initiatives are successfully converting farmers to the high-performing, drought-tolerant maize variety Lubango in Tanzania.
New varieties reignite maize production in Pakistan
Nutrition, health and food securityNew maize varieties have the potential to increase production, enhance nutrition and strengthen national industry in Pakistan.
Award recognizes agronomist Ram Malik for successes in India’s rice-wheat systems
Nutrition, health and food securityRam Kanwar Malik recognized for 30 years of improving India’s rice-wheat systems.
Millions of smallholders in Africa benefit from climate resilient drought-tolerant maize
Climate adaptation and mitigationAt least 40 million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are profiting from more than 200 new drought-tolerant varieties of maize.
Tackling challenges to cereal production through cross-crop collaborations
Climate adaptation and mitigationCropping systems can become more resilient in the face of climate change through better coordination and standardization.