Kenya
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New analysis to help in creating yellow rust resistant wheat
InnovationsSource: World Grain (15 Jul 2020)
CIMMYT scientists perform large genome-wide association study in India, Kenya and Mexico to understand yellow rust resistance in wheat.
Cheap maize sheller saves farmers tens of hours
InnovationsSource: Farm Biz Africa (12 Jul 2020)
CIMMYT research affirms time and cost-saving advantages of sheller for smallholder maize farmers in Kenya.
African small-scale mechanization project winds down after strong results
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionThe two-wheel tractor has proven its worth in Africa’s smallholder farms thanks to the FACASI project.
Two decades of illustrious service
Capacity developmentStephen Mugo retires from CIMMYT after more than twenty years of commitment and scientific contributions.
Breaking Ground: Yoseph Beyene breeds desirable maize varieties for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
InnovationsCIMMYT breeder applies new tools and technologies to accelerate genetic gains, make breeding more efficient, and keep up with the changing dynamics of biotic and abiotic stresses.
In the best possible taste
Nutrition, health and food securityResearchers in Kenya and Uganda are incorporating sensory preferences like taste, smell or texture into maize breeding.
Seeing is believing
Climate adaptation and mitigationAt demonstration farms, Kenyan farmers discover the stress-tolerant maize varieties they were looking for.
Breaking Ground: Aparna Das leads efficient and demand-driven maize research
Nutrition, health and food securityTechnical coordination between research and development partners is key to breed maize varieties that respond to the diverse needs of small farmers.
Spraying locusts before they can fly key for effective control
Stephen Njoka and Hugo de Groote share insights on the current locust invasion, effective control measures and how we can prepare for future outbreaks.
Vast Locust Swarm Casts Shadow Over East African Food Security
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: Bloomberg (25 Jan 2020)
CIMMYT agricultural economist Hugo De Groote notes need to monitor locusts to ensure swarms don’t threaten crops.
Study calls for better understanding of fertilizer prices faced by African smallholder farmers
InnovationsScientists use spatial price prediction models to estimate local prices that might be more relevant than the national average.
Making seed systems work for men and women
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionSeed systems play a major role in Africa’s agricultural transformation — but are they gender-friendly?