United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
New global research alliance joins fight against fall armyworm
Nutrition, health and food security
International consortium established to connect research with practical field solutions against pest.
How to identify and scout for fall armyworm
Capacity development
A new 3-D animation video published yesterday shows farmers how to scout for and identify the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda).
Fall armyworm reported in India: battle against the pest extends now to Asia
Nutrition, health and food security
The voracious and devastating pest has the potential to spread quickly not only within India, but also to other neighboring countries in Asia.
CIMMYT projects working to enhance business agility of South Asian seed companies
Capacity development
Lack of availability of start-up working capital, business incentives in the sector, new technologies and required technical expertise limit the current seed value chain in Nepal.
Maize partners collaborate to maintain yield gain momentum in Pakistan
Nutrition, health and food security
Last year’s maize-growing season in Pakistan yielded a record-breaking six-million tons, decreasing the country’s dependence on imported maize seed and boosting local sales and exports of maize-based products.
CIMMYT helps national programs to enhance maize breeding efficiency in Pakistan
Innovations
Maize is Pakistan’s third important cereal following wheat and rice. However, Pakistan still imports more than 80 percent of the hybrid seeds, costing the country over $50 million annually and making retail price of hybrid seeds expensive.
Wheat blast screening and surveillance training in Bangladesh
Capacity development
Workshop participants learned how to use the latest in technology to identify and keep track of the deadly Wheat Blast disease.