United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

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An innovative pilot in Malawi is transforming poultry waste into a valuable organic fertilizer, linking smallholder farmers with chicken manure to restore soil fertility, increase yields, and support sustainable agriculture

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In Kenya, farmers discovered smarter, sustainable ways to fight fall armyworm and boost their harvests

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In Zambia’s Southern Province, the Atubandike initiative is equipping local Digital Champions to bridge digital and social divides within farming communities-fostering trust, challenging exclusionary norms, and paving the way for inclusive, climate-smart agriculture that places every farmer’s voice at the heart of innovation

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When the worm won’t wait, farmers fight back—with science in the seed and solutions rooted in the soil.

Blogs

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Discovery offers a new avenue for more durable and diversified wheat blast resistance

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Cosmas Chachi’s journey into sustainable aquaculture, supported by AID-I, exemplifies how innovative, community-driven solutions can meet market demands, and improve nutrition while empowering rural livelihoods in Zambia

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Scaling access to mechanization through local service providers and innovative financing models, CIMMYT is empowering smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe to enhance productivity, reduce labor, and create new livelihood opportunities

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CIMMYT’s Atubandike initiative empowers women and youth in Zambia, promoting inclusivity and resilience in agriculture through dialogue and capacity building.

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An international seed conference co-organized by CIMMYT in Nepal paved the way for seed business and investment opportunities, tapping into the country’s ideal agro-ecological conditions for seed production of cereals, fruits, and vegetables

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CIMMYT, through the USAID-funded SASAS initiative, empowers Sudanese farmers and herders to reduce reliance on aid by supporting agrifood entrepreneurs in overcoming war-related challenges and fostering resilience through collaboration and community efforts

Features

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With USAID and CIMMYT’s AID-I project, women in rural Tanzania are overcoming adversity, pioneering seed production, and redefining gender roles

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Partners in South Asia commend HTMA project’s success in the wake of climate change