Blogs
‘I have bigger plans ahead’ – The journey of Tichaona from odd-job man to agricultural entrepreneur
Capacity developmentTichaona’s journey exemplifies the benefits of empowering local service providers in rural agriculture. Through the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative, he transformed from being a community handyman to establishing a successful agriculture business in Mbire. This in turn benefited the entire community
Enhancing farmer’s crop productivity with resilient maize varieties tailored to their needs
Climate adaptation and mitigationFor more than a decade, the participatory regional on-farm trials (ROFT) have involved hundreds of farmers to identify the most suitable new maize hybrids, contributing to CIMMYT’s mandate of tackling food and nutrition insecurity through advanced breeding methods
Transforming agriculture together: insights from the Ukama Ustawi Share Fair
Capacity developmentThe UU Share Fair showcased an array of innovative technologies poised to transform agricultural practices in the region.
Unlocking genetic innovations through collaborative pathways
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe International Maize Improvement Consortium for Africa field day in Harare enabled CIMMYT to showcase genetically diverse maize lines, have structured dialogues with diverse stakeholders, and review and refine breeding strategies and approaches.
It’s time to scale: Emerging lessons from decades of Conservation Agriculture research in Southern Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigationACASA’s research yields not just data but seeds of hope, foreseeing a transformative future in CA adoption, shaping African agriculture and beyond.
No Stones, No Grit! A game-changing technology to process small grain introduced in Zimbabwe
Capacity developmentA locally made, affordable multi-crop thresher offers a convenient post-harvest processing option for smallholder farmers.
Strengthening resilience in Mutoko farmers through agroecological research
Capacity developmentA workshop to help tackle climate challenges faced by Mutoko farmers generated significant interest among farmers and stakeholders to work towards sustainable approaches.
Market segmentation and Target Product Profiles (TPPs): developing and delivering impactful products for farming communities
Capacity developmentCIMMYT is actively engaging a wide spectrum of stakeholders to define and harmonize target product profiles across Africa, with farmers at the heart.
Tackling fall armyworm with sustainable control practices
Capacity developmentAdopting sustainable and ecofriendly agricultural practices, sharing valuable knowledge, and providing farmers with effective tools and techniques can help mitigate the impact of fall armyworm in Zimbabwe.
Transforming rural agriculture with improved seed and mechanization
Capacity developmentAttended by over 1,300 smallholder farmers, the fourth edition of the CIMMYT seed and mechanization fairs held in Mwenezi and Masvingo districts linked farmers with private sector companies.
Combatting maize lethal necrosis in Zimbabwe
Capacity developmentCIMMYT leads training sessions to equip stakeholders with tools to identify and mitigate the effects of MLN.
LIPS-Zimbabwe empowers farmers through innovative intercropping trials
Climate adaptation and mitigationLIPS-Zimbabwe has been at the frontline of introducing innovations to farmers in Mutoko and Buhera by integrating intercropping trials.