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.
Transforming Farming in Uganda: The journey of four farmers and their demonstration plots
Dryland Crops
Demonstration plots in Uganda showcase improved crops, inspiring farmers to adopt resilient varieties and boost food security
Conservation Agriculture Transforming Farming in Southern Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
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CIMMYT advances conservation agriculture in Southern Africa, boosting yields, soil health, and livelihoods through climate-smart practices and innovation
How Atubandike dialogues are redefining gender and youth inclusion in Zambian agriculture
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
CIMMYT’s Atubandike initiative empowers women and youth in Zambia, promoting inclusivity and resilience in agriculture through dialogue and capacity building.
Exploration of options for functional seed systems and understanding of market needs for cereals and pulses in sub-Saharan Africa
Environmental health and biodiversity
The Seed Systems and Market Intelligence team of CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agri-Food Systems Programme met in Kenya for a three-day retreat to review cutting-edge research on seed systems and market dynamics.
ZARI promotes climate-smart agriculture to strengthen research excellence, innovation, and sustainability
Dryland Crops
ZARI has become a leader in climate-smart agriculture through modernized facilities and strengthened partnerships
‘I have bigger plans ahead’ – The journey of Tichaona from odd-job man to agricultural entrepreneur
Capacity development
Tichaona’s journey exemplifies the benefits of empowering local service providers in rural agriculture. Through the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative, he transformed from being a community handyman to establishing a successful agriculture business in Mbire. This in turn benefited the entire community
Monica Fisher
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Training the next generation of plant breeders with VACS
Capacity development
The Vision for Adapted Crops and Soil (VACS) Capacity Project aims to train scholars and professionals in Africa in the latest plant breeding technologies
ADCIN strengthens agricultural capacity and resilience in sub-Saharan Africa
Capacity development
CIMMYT is strengthening Africa’s dryland regions by building capacity in seed systems, crop improvement, business sustainability, and data-driven agricultural innovation
Improving Ethiopia’s Agricultural Systems Through Collaborative Research
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Discover how CIMMYT and Ambo University’s groundbreaking collaboration on climate-smart agriculture and innovative crop rotations is transforming Ethiopian farming for sustainable food security
A blueprint for soil health initiatives
Environmental health and biodiversity
Methods developed under CIMMYT’s GAIA project and adopted by national partners recognized as a success for acid soil remediation in Ethiopia
The Impact of War on Agrifood Entrepreneurs in Sudan: Gendered Insights from Participatory Action Research in Kassala and Gadarif States
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT, through the USAID-funded SASAS initiative, empowers Sudanese farmers and herders to reduce reliance on aid by supporting agrifood entrepreneurs in overcoming war-related challenges and fostering resilience through collaboration and community efforts