Africa

CIMMYT’s work in Africa helps farmers access new maize and wheat systems-based technologies, information and markets, raising incomes and enhancing crop resilience to drought and climate change. CIMMYT sets priorities in consultation with ministries of agriculture, seed companies, farming communities and other stakeholders in the maize and wheat value chains. Our activities in Africa are wide ranging and include: breeding maize for drought tolerance and low-fertility soils, and for resistance to insect pests, foliar diseases and parasitic weeds; sustainably intensifying production in maize- and wheat-based systems; and investigating opportunities to reduce micronutrient and protein malnutrition among women and young children.

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CIMMYT is enhancing wheat production in Ethiopia’s irrigated lowlands with stress-tolerant varieties, modern mechanization, and farmer capacity-building to strengthen food security

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CIMMYT facilitated a South-South exchange between Ethiopia and Nepal, fostering collaboration on innovative soil health solutions to enhance agricultural sustainability, climate resilience, and food security

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CIMMYT strengthens Tanzania’s seed systems by improving smallholder farmers’ access to high-quality seeds and sustainable livelihoods

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The workshops convened by CIMMYT and partners in Tanzania explored market intelligence and seed system strategies to accelerate varietal adoption and turnover for groundnut, sorghum, and bean stakeholders

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Cosmas Chachi’s journey into sustainable aquaculture, supported by AID-I, exemplifies how innovative, community-driven solutions can meet market demands, and improve nutrition while empowering rural livelihoods in Zambia

In the media

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Source: The Sunday News ()

CIMMYT’s drought-tolerant maize are empowering Zimbabwean farmers to withstand weather challenges

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Improved seeds are transforming Nigerian farmers’ yields and incomes, as showcased by CDA

In the media

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Source: Context ()

CIMMYT’s climate-smart solutions help Zimbabwean farmers combat fall armyworm and climate-driven crop losses

Blogs

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CIMMYT strengthens maize breeding in Zimbabwe through inclusive on-farm trials, farmer training, and seed innovations to benefit all farmers

In the media

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Source: New Vision ()

CIMMYT recognized Dr. Godfrey Asea for developing drought-tolerant maize, reinforcing its commitment to climate-resilient agriculture in Uganda

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The CGIAR Agroecology Initiative empowers women and youth in Zimbabwe by embedding gender and social inclusion into sustainable farming

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A seed revolution in Nigeria’s drylands is boosting yields and livelihoods through improved sorghum access

In the media

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Source: The Herald ()

CIMMYT is modernizing breeding in Zimbabwe with machinery to enhance research and climate-resilient maize production

Features

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In Ivuna Village, Tanzania, a determined group of women leveraged Vikoba loans, mentorship, and improved sorghum seeds to transform their livelihoods, boost household incomes, and inspire others in their community

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The AID-I program boosts bean farming in Malawi by connecting farmers to markets, improving yields and incomes, and enhancing resilience and food security