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.

Cropping Systems Agronomist - Postdoctoral Fellow

Associate Scientist - Cropping Systems Agronomist

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist

Associate Scientist - Spatial Economist
Publications

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New CIMMYT research sheds light on farmer maize preferences in Ethiopia and western Kenya.

News

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In the Mbire and Murehwa districts of Zimbabwe, smallholder farmers are being introduced to agroecology interventions as part of a CGIAR Initiative.

Features

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Mechanical grinders and presses are transforming cassava production in Ivory Coast and empowering women.

News

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CIMMYT is happy to announce seven new, improved tropical maize hybrids that are now available for uptake by public and private sector partners.

In the media

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Source: South China Morning Post (18 Dec 2022)

CGIAR scientists share the importance of testing new research models for integrated aquatic and terrestrial production systems.

In the media

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Source: VoxDev (5 Nov 2022)

Paswel Marenya, Adoption and Impact Assessment Economist at CIMMYT, explains on a podcast how bundling genetic and financial technologies can make small-scale agriculture more resilient and productive.

News

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Around one thousand farmers flocked to a recent two-day climate-smart seed and mechanization fair in Zimbabwe’s Masvingo district, signaling strong interest in these two climate adaptation strategies.

Features

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Climate-resilient soil fertility management by smallholders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

News

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Significant discoveries have been made for the potential improvement of production of groundnut in sub-Saharan Africa.

Features

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Catch up on presentations from CIMMYT scientists and researchers at COP27, held between November 6-18.

Publications

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Maize varieties with connections to CGIAR germplasm account for 34% of the total maize area in 2015 in 18 sub-Saharan African countries, discover researchers.