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.
Balancing economy and ecology: agriculture vs. nature
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Reconciliation of the right to develop and environmental protection must move beyond global dialogue and be put into practice.
African maize farmers get support to mitigate impact of poor soils
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
As the global community marks World Soil Day, African smallholder farmers are contending with low yields due to low-fertility soils prevalent in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa, affecting food security for 300 million people.
Of maize farmers, coming calves, waxing oxen, and comely camels
Capacity development
The gospel of ngamia. When despite drought, maize becomes a ‘source’ of farm labor and protein, with surplus sold to purchase a calf: “I got so much harvest, and yet I planted this seed very late, and with no fertilizer.”
New findings on gender gap in conservation agriculture
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Interview with Clare Stirling, co-author of a new paper, reveals almost no conservation agriculture studies consider gender and gender relations as a factor that may explain low adoption rates.
Reviewing progress and impacts of two core maize projects as they wind up work in sub-Saharan Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Maintaining a diverse landscape in maize- and wheat-based systems to ensure a nutritious diet
Nutrition, health and food security
Agriculture ministers support policies to achieve Africa’s growth potential
Innovations
East and Southern African countries need to formulate and implement appropriate policies to help smallholder farmers access technologies.
CIMMYT is recognized for its role in strengthening Malawi’s maize seed system
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT receives an award in recognition of its efforts and contributions towards developing and strengthening Malawi’s maize seed system
Kenyan delegation visits CIMMYT for collaboration on nixtamalization
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT empowers a new generation of maize breeders in Zambia
Capacity development
CIMMYT conducted a training course in Zambia for maize breeders teaching modern maize breeding methods.
