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.

Blogs Director General's corner

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Restoring food production within the country is just as important as emergency food aid — if not, Sudan risk racing from crisis to crisis.

Blogs

tag icon Capacity development

Working with partners, CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan empowers women farmers in conflict-torn South Kordofan. It provides them with training and resources to increase crop yields and enhance community self-sufficiency.

Blogs Multimedia Videos

tag icon Capacity development

CIMMYT, in partnership with USAID, is implementing the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan, an integrated agrifood system model designed to underpin food security through scalable development opportunities and sustainable agricultural practices.

Features

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Conservation Agriculture promotes climate resilience, increased crop yields, and healthier plants, supporting livelihoods and food security across the region. Grace Malaicha tells her story.

In the media

tag icon Innovations

Source: Milling Middle East & Africa ()

KALRO, supported by CIMMYT, has developed armyworm-resistant maize to enhance food security in Kenya.

In the media

tag icon Nutrition, health and food security

Source: Ghana News Agency ()

The conference focused on enhancing yields of key cereals like sorghum and millet through innovation.

Blogs

tag icon Capacity development

In conflict-torn Sudan, women farmers are equipped with new skills and sustainable techniques to cultivate hope and abundance—doubling yields and empowering communities toward self-sufficiency.

Features

tag icon Gender equality, youth and social inclusion

As CIMMYT strives towards ensuring all employees can reach their full potential at work, establishing equal access to opportunities is at the forefront of efforts to achieve parity.

Publications

tag icon Environmental health and biodiversity

Crop residue and weed control in southern Africa

Blogs Publications

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Conservation Agriculture offers sustainable solutions for Malawi’s agriculture. Prioritizing farmer-centered approaches can drive widespread adoption, ensuring food security and climate resilience.

In the media

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Source: Farmers Trend ()

The February 2024 Kenya Drylands Crop Seed Systems Workshop focused on enhancing seed systems for agricultural productivity in Kenya’s semi-arid regions.

Blogs

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Stakeholders call for a holistic approach to managing Kenya’s dryland crop seed system for sustainability and food security.

In the media

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Source: Alliance Grain Co. ()

Melinda Yerka’s collaboration with CIMMYT on sorghum breeding marks a strategic move towards sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.

Blogs

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

SIFAZ is shifting farmer mindsets towards promoting sustainable practices that not only improve cassava yields but minimize physical labor.

In the media

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Source: The Herald ()

CIMMYT aims to improve food security and resilience against climate change through climate-smart agriculture and innovative partnerships.