Month: November 2016
Public initiatives key to harnessing genetic diversity for food security, says genetic resources expert
Innovations
Public initiatives to facilitate the use of genetic resources must be promoted to demonstrate the value they add to agriculture for development and food security.
Promoting drought tolerant maize seed in southern Africa
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT held seed fairs in Zimbabwe to promote the sharing of information and knowledge about new seed options for farmers.
Conference highlights urgent need to harness genetic resources for future food security
Innovations
The International Agrobiodiversity Congress provides a platform for farmers, scientists, policymakers and industry leaders to share their experiences in agrobiodiversity management and genetic resource conservation.
