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Solving the “last mile” challenge of maize seeds
Reaching even the most remote corners of Africa, agrodealers give farmers access to agricultural inputs and services.
USAID launches partnership to combat crop-threatening fall armyworm in South Sudan
Source: Africa News (13 Mar 2019)
CIMMYT, USAID, FAO, CABI and AgBiTech formed a partnership in South Sudan to combat fall armyworm.
The Molecular Maize Atlas encourages genetic diversity
With so much germplasm to categorize, what’s the best way to label them? Seeds of Discovery is working on the answer.
Support groups open women’s access to farm technologies in northeast India
Self-help groups in Bihar are putting thousands of rural women in touch with agricultural innovations, benefiting households and the environment.
Digital imaging tools make maize breeding much more efficient
These technologies, known as high-throughput phenotyping platforms, replace lengthy paper-based visual observations of crop trials.
Breaking Ground: Rahma Adam unleashes the agricultural productivity of Africa’s women and youth
CIMMYT sociologist believes there is one vital resource that remains untapped to increase food security and boost livelihoods.
Preparing for invasive pests before they arrive
Source: Undark Magazine (11 Mar 2019)
CIMMYT, USAID-funded Feed the Future and Plant Protection Society Nepal held a preventative workshop in Nepal on fall armyworm.
Women empowerment vital to achieve food security: Australian envoy
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (9 Mar 2019)
Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh visited female farmers adopting conservation agriculture for sustainable intensification technologies through CIMMYT project funded by ACIAR.
Workshops, seminars mark Women’s Day in city
Source: Times of India (9 Mar 2019)
CIMMYT and Icar-Atari Ludhiana organized a workshop on the eve of International Women’s Day titled ‘Empowering rural women for addressing agricultural air pollution’.
Growing need for food is reason for more biodiversity
A recent study in Ethiopia has concluded that encouraging biodiversity on and around agricultural land likely increases its productivity.
Scientists say lethal maize disease contained in eastern Africa
Source: Xinhua (7 Mar 2019)
Boddupalli Prasanna, director of global maize program at CIMMYT, said the maize lethal necrosis disease is under control in the region but not eradicated.
Farmers key to realizing EAT-Lancet report recommendations in Mexico, CIMMYT highlights
CIMMYT was invited to discuss the findings of the EAT-Lancet Commission report and its implications for Mexico.
International Women’s Day 2019: Women in seed systems in Africa
These entrepreneurs are breaking social barriers while improving household nutrition and livelihoods.
A new beginning for CIMMYT’s Seed Health Unit
CIMMYT recognizes the work and leadership of Monica Mezzalama.
Drought-tolerant hybrid seed offers farmers reprieve from hunger
Farmers are reaping the benefits of SAWA hybrid, an improved maize seed variety designed to withstand drought conditions.