Pakistan
For more information, contact CIMMYT’s Pakistan office.
New Publications: Research sheds light on climate and yield risk in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Research highlights important risks to farmers’ yields in Pakistan due to climate change.
New multi-crop zero-till planter boosts yields and farming efficiency in Pakistan
Capacity development
A new planter that promotes dry seeding of rice, saves water and increases planting efficiency is being used increasingly in Pakistan’s Punjab Province.
Scientists trained on breeding program management, statistical data analysis
Capacity development
A training course on maize breeding program management and statistical data analysis was held from 23-27 May 2016 in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Pakistan maize stakeholders discuss progress
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP) held its annual maize working group meeting on 10-11 May.
Pakistani farming community nudged to improve agricultural productivity
Capacity development
AIP organized a one-day conference on “Agricultural Productivity Improvement through Nudging” in Pakistan
Assessing the potential of ICT in Pakistan’s agricultural extension
Innovations
CIMMYT’s Agricultural Innovation Program proposed a plan for applying ICT in agricultural extension in Pakistan
New varieties reignite maize production in Pakistan
Nutrition, health and food security
New maize varieties have the potential to increase production, enhance nutrition and strengthen national industry in Pakistan.
AIP Pakistan institutes surveys to enhance effective interventions
Capacity development
AIP meets to review progress and plan follow up surveys to address farmer demands and future challenges.
U.S. embassy in Pakistan highlights hybrid maize seed production
Nutrition, health and food security
New maize varieties with resistance and tolerance to multiple stresses to benefit Pakistani farmers thanks to joint CIMMYT-USAID collaboration.
CIMMYT upgrades Pakistan’s national germplasm collection and distribution facility
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT encourages women farmers in Pakistan to grow their own wheat
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
