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The five young awardees are advancing change, innovation and research in their communities.

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A new book draws on experiences of men and women farmers across eastern and southern Africa who bravely embraced change to improve their farming methods and the lives and livelihoods of their families.

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New partnership will help farmers in Malawi, Rwanda and Tanzania have better access to seeds that help maize crops better withstand growing challenges of drought, pests, diseases, and climate change.

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Women have the potential to be drivers of agricultural transformation.

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These entrepreneurs are breaking social barriers while improving household nutrition and livelihoods.

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Money alone can’t solve Africa’s agricultural problems. International collaboration is key.

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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.

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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.

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Development initiatives are only truly successful when participants graduate, adopt and leave.

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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.

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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.

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Three major commercial maize-growing and seed exporting countries in southern Africa were found to be so far free from the deadly maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease.

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Research centers, development agencies and governments must work together to respond to climate predictions before food crises develop, say two CIMMYT scientists.

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Since 2004, conservation agriculture has helped farmers in southern Africa maintain and boost yields, protect the environment and increase profits.