Malawi
Soybean rust threatens soybean production in Malawi and Zambia
Climate adaptation and mitigationSoybean production in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow by over 2% per annum to meet the increasing demand. However, as production increases, significant challenges caused by diseases, pests, declining soil fertility, and other abiotic factors remain.
Enhancing partnerships for agricultural development
Capacity developmentAID-I Tanzania partners make plans to step up activity implementation, achieve wider impact, and build resilience for larger populations in 2024.
CIMMYT at the Borlaug Dialogue
Capacity developmentThe 2023 Borlaug Dialogue showcased CIMMYT’s collaborations in Mozambique and innovative initiatives to address agricultural challenges in Southern Africa.
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionResearch local: co-creation generates novel options to tackle global problems
Capacity developmentCIMMYT research helps meet Sustainable Development Goals through engagement of scientists and stakeholders in participatory action research.
Accelerating delivery of stress-tolerant, nutritious seed in Eastern and Southern Africa
Nutrition, health and food securityCIMMYT and partners are working to accelerate the delivery of stress-tolerant and nutritious seeds to boost smallholder farmer resilience to drought and pests in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia.
CIMMYT at the AIM for Climate Summit
Climate adaptation and mitigationSmart smallholder fertilizer management practices to address food security and climate change.
Rapid modern wheat variety adoption key to supply chain security in Malawi
Nutrition, health and food securityCIMMYT experts collaborate with private sector to propel improved variety adoption in Malawi.
Strengthening partnerships with government and private sector in Malawi
Capacity developmentCIMMYT-led event bringing private sector and government together is a success story of the power of collaboration.
Digital Press Briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler, and USAID Global Food Crisis Coordinator Dina Esposito
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: U.S. Department of State (19 Jan 2023)
Cary Fowler and Dina Esposito highlight CIMMYT’s work in southern Africa to address food insecurity.