United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Fast-tracked adoption of second-generation resistant maize varieties key to managing maize lethal necrosis in Africa
Innovations
New lines of CIMMYT-derived maize show increased resistance to maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease. Their rapid adoption, along with sustained monitoring and prevention efforts, are crucial to preventing another outbreak, argues a new report.
Announcing CIMMYT-derived fall armyworm tolerant elite maize hybrids for eastern and southern Africa
Environmental health and biodiversity
Breakthrough comes after three years of intensive research and trials conducted in Kenya — and during the United Nations International Year of Plant Health — and represents a significant advance in the global fight against fall armyworm.
Delivering improved maize seed against all odds
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Ugandan seed enterprise showcases the performance of stress-resilient maize varieties and engages agro-dealers as last mile seed merchants.
The past, present and future of agricultural research
Nutrition, health and food security
Researchers join government officials and other stakeholders to discuss collaborative research and development activities in Bangladesh.
Crop variety guide for farmers
Capacity development
New manual supports informed choices for climate resilience in Zimbabwe.
Improved metrics for better decisions
Capacity development
National breeding programs prepped to measure – and boost – genetic gains.
Digital groundwater monitoring
Innovations
New pilot in Nepal kicks off with a multi-stakeholder dialogue.
Crop breeding and soil management must go hand in hand
Environmental health and biodiversity
This World Soil Day, explore how breeding success is inextricably linked to how we address soil degradation.
Building networks and capacity
Capacity development
AGG partners meet to launch regional networks for eastern and southern Africa and assess capacity development needs.
Matching seed to farmer
Climate adaptation and mitigation
New research establishes three new definitions for targeting wheat varieties in India and validates effectiveness of testing in Obregon, Mexico.
Money-making machines
Capacity development
Small-mechanization pilot initiative signs up 15 service providers to boost incomes and resilience through a lease-to-own business model in Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
Molecular breeding speeds development of better seeds
Innovations
Need for continuous testing and application of new breeding methods to deliver resilient seed varieties at a faster rate is more important now than ever before.
Progress and opportunities for CIMMYT spring wheat breeding
Innovations
Scientists in the Accelerating Genetic Gains in Maize and Wheat for Improved Livelihoods (AGG) project share history and latest results at annual wheat research gathering.
An instant seed market
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Seed fair in Masvingo, Zimbabwe — the first of its kind — increases smallholder access to stress tolerant varieties and knowledge on climate-smart technologies.
Faster results at a lower cost
Innovations
Innovative tools and technologies help CIMMYT maize breeders in Africa accelerate the delivery of high-quality seed.
