Uganda

Blogs

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Through access to drought-tolerant and disease-resistant crop varieties, Dennis Obua transformed a handful of seeds into a thriving farm, inspiring an entire community to embrace resilient farming practices

Blogs

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In Uganda’s Bukedea District, Nelson Ekurutu, with CIMMYT’s support, is testing improved crops to help farmers boost yields and build resilience through better seeds and practices

Features

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AgriNet connects farmers with improved seeds, processes grains for diverse markets, and collaborates with CIMMYT and NaSARRI to align research with market needs and boost agricultural productivity

Blogs

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Demonstration plots in Uganda showcase improved crops, inspiring farmers to adopt resilient varieties and boost food security

In the media

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Source: Charmar News ()

CIMMYT, in partnership with NaSARRI and stakeholders, is pioneering a project in Uganda to biofortify sorghum with iron and zinc to reduce malnutrition in East Africa.

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Agricultural Economist
News

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A decade of maize impact, celebrating 10 years of success with CIMMYT’s maize DH and MLN screening facilities.

Projects

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Projects

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Projects

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News

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Significant discoveries have been made for the potential improvement of production of groundnut in sub-Saharan Africa.

Projects

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Projects

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News

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The Ukama Ustawi Initiative will help millions of vulnerable smallholders in 12 countries transition from maize-mixed systems to sustainably intensified, diversified, and de-risked agrifood systems.

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The AVISA project aims to improve the health and livelihoods of millions by increasing the productivity, profitability, resilience and marketability of nutritious grain, legumes and cereal crops.