United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
New varieties reignite maize production in Pakistan
Nutrition, health and food security
New maize varieties have the potential to increase production, enhance nutrition and strengthen national industry in Pakistan.
Millions of smallholders in Africa benefit from climate resilient drought-tolerant maize
Climate adaptation and mitigation
At least 40 million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are profiting from more than 200 new drought-tolerant varieties of maize.
Tackling challenges to cereal production through cross-crop collaborations
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Cropping systems can become more resilient in the face of climate change through better coordination and standardization.
AIP Pakistan institutes surveys to enhance effective interventions
Capacity development
AIP meets to review progress and plan follow up surveys to address farmer demands and future challenges.
Tackling spread of wheat blast in Bangladesh
Capacity development
CIMMYT Director General travels to Bangladesh to tackle wheat blast and other activities key to maintaining food security in the country.
Cereal systems in South Asia show diverse benefits of conservation agriculture
Capacity development
Conservation agriculture practices are climate-smart, helping farmers adapt to climate change while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, researchers say.
U.S. embassy in Pakistan highlights hybrid maize seed production
Nutrition, health and food security
New maize varieties with resistance and tolerance to multiple stresses to benefit Pakistani farmers thanks to joint CIMMYT-USAID collaboration.
Drought tolerant maize: Long-run science, investments, and partnerships pay off in Africa
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Before climate change became a hot topic, the U.N. Development Programme provided funding for a team of scientists in Mexico to find a better way to breed resilient maize for farmers in drought-prone tropical areas.
Amidst intense drought, investment in scientific research is key
Climate adaptation and mitigation
El Niño drought-related stress is triggering hunger and food insecurity. Investment in scientific research is key to combating such events.
Maize lethal necrosis field day demonstrates promising maize germplasm
Capacity development
KALRO and CIMMYT invited public and private sector partners in eastern Africa to a MLN field day at the screening facility at KALRO-Naivasha.
Rebuilding livelihoods: CIMMYT helps Nepalese farmers recover from earthquake
Nutrition, health and food security
USAID-Nepal has provided US$1 million to the CIMMYT-led Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia in Nepal (CSISA-NP) for earthquake relief and recovery.
Thirty years of supporting maize farmers in southern Africa
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT’s Southern Africa Regional Office celebrates three decades of developing new maize varieties for farmers across the region.
Wheat scientists eye USDA $3.4 million in new funds to boost yields
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Scientists involved in a major global initiative aimed at increasing wheat yields as much as 60 percent by 2050 get a boost from U.S. government announcement of new research funds.
