Tanzania
Farmers and scientists celebrate SIMLESA achievements
Over 230,000 farmers have adopted sustainable intensification technologies and the project has helped nurture future scientists.
Are advisory apps a solution for collecting Big Data?
CIMMYT has been researching the use of mobile apps to provide site-specific agronomic advice to farmers.
Science can reverse “new normal” of climate change-related disasters
Project helps African farmers identify regional best practices
Traditional farming systems in Africa must be updated for today’s climate and market challenges, according to a new article from the University of Queensland.
New online portal offers information to curb maize lethal necrosis in Africa
The new maize lethal necrosis online portal provides up-to-date information and surveillance tools to help researchers control and stop the spread of the deadly disease.
New Provitamin A maize platform fights hidden hunger in Tanzania
Seed certification critical to quality seed production
To ensure that quality seed standards are maintained, CIMMYT supports partners such as national agricultural research institutions and seed producers in acquisition and production of pure early generation seed.
Fall armyworm devastates crops in sub-Saharan Africa: A quick and coordinated regional response is required
The head of CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program highlights the potential impact of the fall armyworm pest and how CGIAR researchers are contributing to a quick and coordinated response across the Africa.
Tanzanian start-up rises to profitable maize business
CIMMYT supports seed company partners in enhancing their capacity to produce foundation and certified seed.
Gender and development specialist Rahma Adam: Aiding African women to build household food security
In a special interview to mark International Women’s Day, CIMMYT gender specialist Rahma Adam detailed how her research aims to improve the agricultural productivity of women in south and eastern Africa.
Stronger African seed sector to benefit smallholder farmers and economy
Despite its large-scale impact across Africa, smallholder farming largely remains a low technology, subsistence activity.
Building a sustainable future: A history of conservation agriculture in southern Africa
Since 2004, conservation agriculture has helped farmers in southern Africa maintain and boost yields, protect the environment and increase profits.
Maize seed systems in Africa: Understanding the basics
Since 2006, CIMMYT has developed 200 drought-tolerant varieties and hybrids, many of which possess desirable traits such as resistance to major diseases.
From A to Z: Developing nutritious maize and wheat at CIMMYT for 50 years
Over the past 50 years, various research activities have been undertaken to boost protein quality and micronutrient levels in maize and wheat to help improve nutrition in poor communities.