African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)
First drought tolerant and insect resistant “stacked” transgenic maize harvested in Kenya
Innovations
For the first time, transgenic maize hybrids that combine insect resistance and drought tolerance have been harvested from confined field trials.
Weeding out the losses: Striga challenges in Kenya
Capacity development
The Striga weed is one of the leading causes of crop loss in western Kenya, a significant dent to farmers’ livelihoods and major hindrance to food security in the area.
“CIMMYT 50” delegates tackle obstacles to achieving global food security
Climate adaptation and mitigation
From the field to the laboratory, new technology plays a major part in the international effort to develop seeds and cropping systems that will help achieve food security.
Education, supportive policies key to making biotechnology work for Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Increasing public understanding and creating supportive policies key recommendations at a session on boosting Africa’s use of biotechnology.
Harnessing maize biodiversity for food security, improved livelihoods in Africa
Capacity development
Diverse, stress tolerant maize varieties are benefiting smallholders throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Kenya gives conditional approval to grow genetically-transformed maize
Nutrition, health and food security
KALRO will conduct National Performance Trials in Kenya using genetically-transformed, insect resistant maize beginning on Feb. 9.
WEMA hybrid launch to benefit maize farmers in Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Through the Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) project, 13 maize hybrids were approved for commercial production by relevant authorities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa between October 2014 and March 2015.
Maize that packs a punch in face of adversity: unveiling new branded varieties for Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
IMAS technical staff undergo training to manage risks during confined field trials
Capacity development
IMAS technical staff undergo training to manage risks during confined field trials
Capacity development
