Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
How one farmer is learning and leading the way in improved millet and groundnut seed production in Uganda
InnovationsThrough access to drought-tolerant and disease-resistant crop varieties, Dennis Obua transformed a handful of seeds into a thriving farm, inspiring an entire community to embrace resilient farming practices
Farmer trials with improved seeds to promote seed production and improve local farming practices
Capacity developmentIn Uganda’s Bukedea District, Nelson Ekurutu, with CIMMYT’s support, is testing improved crops to help farmers boost yields and build resilience through better seeds and practices
Navigating the seed market and transforming agricultural productivity
InnovationsAgriNet connects farmers with improved seeds, processes grains for diverse markets, and collaborates with CIMMYT and NaSARRI to align research with market needs and boost agricultural productivity
Transforming Farming in Uganda: The journey of four farmers and their demonstration plots
Dryland CropsDemonstration plots in Uganda showcase improved crops, inspiring farmers to adopt resilient varieties and boost food security
ZARI promotes climate-smart agriculture to strengthen research excellence, innovation, and sustainability
Dryland CropsZARI has become a leader in climate-smart agriculture through modernized facilities and strengthened partnerships
ADCIN strengthens agricultural capacity and resilience in sub-Saharan Africa
Capacity developmentCIMMYT is strengthening Africa’s dryland regions by building capacity in seed systems, crop improvement, business sustainability, and data-driven agricultural innovation
The increasing frequency of drought challenges agriculture sustainability and livelihood of smallholder farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigationCSISA’s research assesses the impact of drought on crop production practices in Bihar, highlighting the adaptation and mitigation challenges faced by farmers
A blueprint for soil health initiatives
Environmental health and biodiversityMethods developed under CIMMYT’s GAIA project and adopted by national partners recognized as a success for acid soil remediation in Ethiopia
Malho Marndi finds way forward with Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) Technology
Climate adaptation and mitigationMalho Marndi is leading the way, proving that with the right technology, smallholder farmers can thrive
Potential for independent performance information to shape farmers’ seed choice for hybrid maize: Insights from Kenya
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT uses innovative survey technique to quantify how farmers seed purchases can be influenced by information on product performance
Transforming agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa: a new dawn for millet production
Climate adaptation and mitigationAs climate challenges intensify, a groundbreaking initiative is underway to revolutionize millet production in sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging the crop’s resilience and nutritional benefits to ensure sustainable food systems. A multi-faceted approach to enhancing millet production sets the stage for future initiatives and research aimed at realizing the full potential of millets in Africa.
Building global capacity to combat wheat blast
Capacity developmentIn collaboration with ZARI and other partners, CIMMYT brought together wheat scientists, researchers, academics, policymakers, and extension agents to address the urgent threat of wheat blast across borders.
Regional network to scale impact of dryland crops in sub-Saharan Africa
Capacity developmentADCIN represents a leap forward in African agricultural cooperation, addressing dryland crop challenges through tailored projects for maximum impact.
Harnessing econometric and statistical tools to support climate-resilient agriculture
InnovationsEconometric and statistical methods lead to informed decision-making and safeguard agricultural productivity in the face of climatic hazards in South Asia.