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Positioning Nepal as a future seed production hub in South Asia
Capacity developmentAn international seed conference co-organized by CIMMYT in Nepal paved the way for seed business and investment opportunities, tapping into the country’s ideal agro-ecological conditions for seed production of cereals, fruits, and vegetables
Harnessing the benefits of commercial agriculture
Capacity developmentFrom being a subsistence farmer to engaging in commercial farming, from relying on traditional methods to improved farming technologies, Rajendra Kathariya has made a positive impact on himself and his family’s quality of life
Driving innovation through digital agriculture: Digital Ag Nepal, 2024
Capacity developmentThe two-day event aimed to explore gaps between technology and agriculture and propose digital solutions to promote sustainable development and enhance food security in Nepal. Experts from around the world shared emerging technologies, innovations and learning to help bridge the divide
Heat tolerant maize: a solution for climate change-induced 360â—¦ water deficits
Climate adaptation and mitigationHeat tolerance and high yield potential are essential traits in maize to adopt climate change effects in lowland tropics.
Strengthening maize value chains in Nepal
InnovationsThe International Maize Conference highlights CIMMYT’s commitment to driving innovations, promoting knowledge sharing, and strengthening partnerships to advance Nepal’s national maize sector.
Unlocking insights from literature: exploring adaptation options in ACASA
InnovationsUsing Systematic Literature Review, ACASA has identified key climate adaptation options and assessed their effectiveness.
Successful surveillance results in early first detection of Ug99 in South Asia
InnovationsSource: AgNews ()
The early detection of the Ug99 wheat stem rust strain TTKTT in Nepal exemplifies the efficacy of global wheat disease surveillance efforts coordinated by CIMMYT and its partners.
Unlocking the power of collaboration in global wheat science
InnovationsCIMMYT and NARS scientists exchange knowledge on wheat improvement efforts in Pakistan, Nepal, and India.
Successful surveillance results in early first detection of Ug99 in South Asia
Environmental health and biodiversityThe detection of a Ug99 race in Nepal highlights the effectiveness of the wheat rust surveillance and monitoring systems developed by CIMMYT and partners.
Enhancing wheat breeding efficiency in South Asia through early germplasm access
Environmental health and biodiversitySuccess stories witnessed in India, Pakistan, and Nepal underscore the transformative potential of this approach, offering a beacon of hope for agricultural communities in South Asia and beyond.
Heat tolerant maize hybrids: a pursuit to strengthen food security in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT’s systematic and targeted breeding strategy in South Asia helped develop 20 high yielding and heat-stress tolerant maize hybrids. The ongoing efforts strengthens the livelihood of farm families who are highly vulnerable to climate change in the Asian tropics.
Charting a new course in agriculture: NARC-CIMMYT synergy in Nepal
InnovationsNARC and CIMMYT prioritize food security and technology adoption to transform agriculture in Nepal.
Nepal and CIMMYT forge decade-long partnership to advance agricultural science
Capacity developmentSource: Khabarhub (10 Dec 2023)
Nepal and CIMMYT sign 10-year pact to improve agriculture, focusing on improved production and markets.
Connecting rural Nepalese farmers to the market through Interactive Voice Response (IVR) service
InnovationsSource: ComDev Asia (26 Nov 2023)