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

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AIDI-L, a two-year project, aims to help 15,000 small scale poultry-keeping households. The project holds promise to revitalize chicken farming in Zambia.

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CGIAR calls for a coordinated, global response to support the transformation of agrifood systems in Sudan.

In the media

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Source: CGIAR ()

CIMMYT showcased sustainable agriculture at the Ukama Ustawi Share Fair to enhance resilience and farmer livelihoods.

Blogs

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The release of new lines by the ADAPT-Wheat project will expand Ethiopia’s total farming area and wheat production by opening up lowland farming opportunities.

News

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As part of ADAPT-Wheat, four scientists exposed to the latest technologies, methods, and equipment.

Publications

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A CIMMYT-led study highlights how provitamin A maize could make a real difference in vitamin A intake of smallholder farmers in rural areas of Zimbabwe.

Blogs

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The International Maize Improvement Consortium for Africa field day in Harare enabled CIMMYT to showcase genetically diverse maize lines, have structured dialogues with diverse stakeholders, and review and refine breeding strategies and approaches.

In the media

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Source: The Star ()

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Blogs

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ACASA’s research yields not just data but seeds of hope, foreseeing a transformative future in CA adoption, shaping African agriculture and beyond.

In the media

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Source: EconoTimes ()

CIMMYT experts, including Mazvita Chiduwa, stress that importing food is the only solution to prevent hunger in Malawi due to severe drought.

Blogs

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ADCIN represents a leap forward in African agricultural cooperation, addressing dryland crop challenges through tailored projects for maximum impact.

News

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Experts from Chinese agricultural research organizations and CIMMYT partnered to deliver workshops for African scientists and breeders on mitigating the effects of wheat Fusarium head blight.

In the media

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Source: Daily News ()

Agricultural stakeholders in Tanzania, including CIMMYT, are launching a project to combat soil acidity and boost crop yields.

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Source: Food Business Africa ()

ILRI, TALIRI, and CIMMYT, funded by USAID, launch AID-L to boost poultry farming in Dodoma, Tanzania.