Maize
Kenya: Maize contamination
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: France 24 (19 Nov 2019)
B.M. Prasanna,Ā Director of CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program, speaks on CIMMYT’s work to help farmers in the context of the aflatoxin crisis in Kenya.
Seeds of hope
Innovations
Stress-tolerant maize varieties are transforming lives in northern Uganda.
Closing the yield gap: Why localized analysis matters
Nutrition, health and food security
The effect of factors limiting production differs across regions, researchers observe.
Vietnam strengthens ties with CIMMYT
Capacity development
Visit to CIMMYT headquarters reaffirms research collaboration.
Fight against fall armyworm in Asia benefits from experience in other regions
Capacity development
Scientists mobilize African and Latin American knowledge to protect Asiaās maize.
What it takes to bring the best seed to farmers
Capacity development
CIMMYTās board witnesses the results of impactful research and market partnerships in Kenya.
Blue maize is all the rage, but are consumers willing to pay?
Environmental health and biodiversity
Study gives insight into Mexican consumersā preferences and demand for blue maize tortillas.
The cereals imperative of future food systems
Nutrition, health and food security
The world urgently needs a transformation of the global food system, leading to healthier diets for all and a drastic reduction in agricultureās environmental impact. The major cereal grains must play a central role in this new revolution for the benefit of the worldās poorest people.
Ten things you should know about maize and wheat
Nutrition, health and food security
Can you imagine a world without maize and wheat? We canāt!
Rural women of eastern and southern Africa gain ground
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
On the International Day of Rural Women, October 15, meet farmers who are leading their families and their communities to a better life.
Highlighting innovation in Latin American maize agri-food systems
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Maize experts, as well as scientists from other key crops, from around the world came together to discuss these challenges and how to solve them at the 23rd Latin American Maize Reunion and 4th Seed Congress, held October 7-10 in Monteria, Colombia.
Winners of 2019 MAIZE Youth Innovators Awards – Latin America announced
Capacity development
Seven young farmers, researchers and activists are advancing change, innovation and research in their communities.
Saving the giant
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT scientists engage to preserve the Jala maize landrace, famous for producing the longest maize ears in the world.
Breaking Ground: P.H. Zaidi helps Asian farmers get healthy harvests despite climate variability
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT maize physiologist supports development of new climate-resilient maize varieties that help resource-poor Asian farmers protect their food and income security.
Collaborative product profiling captures farmersā demand for greater impact
Nutrition, health and food security
A demand-driven, multi-lens approach ensures the best maize varieties are available to seed companies and farmers.