Africa
CIMMYT’s work in Africa helps farmers access new maize and wheat systems-based technologies, information and markets, raising incomes and enhancing crop resilience to drought and climate change. CIMMYT sets priorities in consultation with ministries of agriculture, seed companies, farming communities and other stakeholders in the maize and wheat value chains. Our activities in Africa are wide ranging and include: breeding maize for drought tolerance and low-fertility soils, and for resistance to insect pests, foliar diseases and parasitic weeds; sustainably intensifying production in maize- and wheat-based systems; and investigating opportunities to reduce micronutrient and protein malnutrition among women and young children.
An entrepreneur’s journey in aquaculture: Fueled by partnership, innovation, and resilience
Capacity development
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
Decades of research deliver drought-tolerant maize for a hotter, uncertain future
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: The Sunday News ()
CIMMYT’s drought-tolerant maize are empowering Zimbabwean farmers to withstand weather challenges
CDA’s Innovative Approach Doubles Farmers’ Yields
Capacity development
Improved seeds are transforming Nigerian farmers’ yields and incomes, as showcased by CDA
Zimbabwean farmers face crop-munching armyworm after drought
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Context ()
CIMMYT’s climate-smart solutions help Zimbabwean farmers combat fall armyworm and climate-driven crop losses
How more inclusive maize breeding can yield better outcomes for women farmers in Zimbabwe
Capacity development
CIMMYT strengthens maize breeding in Zimbabwe through inclusive on-farm trials, farmer training, and seed innovations to benefit all farmers
Minister warns of counterfeit seed risks as planting season looms
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: New Vision ()
CIMMYT recognized Dr. Godfrey Asea for developing drought-tolerant maize, reinforcing its commitment to climate-resilient agriculture in Uganda
Advancing gender and social inclusion in agroecology: Insights from the CGIAR Agroecology Initiative in Zimbabwe
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
The CGIAR Agroecology Initiative empowers women and youth in Zimbabwe by embedding gender and social inclusion into sustainable farming
Transforming Nigeria’s sorghum seed system with the FCMSS approach
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A seed revolution in Nigeria’s drylands is boosting yields and livelihoods through improved sorghum access
CIMMYT donates agricultural implements to Gwebi
Capacity development
Source: The Herald ()
CIMMYT is modernizing breeding in Zimbabwe with machinery to enhance research and climate-resilient maize production
How Ivuna women farmers are transforming their lives through seed production
Capacity development
In Ivuna Village, Tanzania, a determined group of women leveraged Vikoba loans, mentorship, and improved sorghum seeds to transform their livelihoods, boost household incomes, and inspire others in their community
Advisory services boost bean farming in Malawi
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The AID-I program boosts bean farming in Malawi by connecting farmers to markets, improving yields and incomes, and enhancing resilience and food security
Bridging the seed gap in Kenya with standard certified seed
Capacity development
Kenya’s Standard Certified Seed (SCS) initiative improves seed access, supports dryland crops, and strengthens climate-resilient agriculture through certification and capacity development
Exploring Azolla Farming as a Sustainable Feed Source for Poultry in Murehwa, Zimbabwe
Capacity development
Azolla is enhancing sustainable poultry farming in Murehwa, Zimbabwe, through its integration into CIMMYT-led Agroecology Initiative efforts
Scaling Conservation Agriculture-based Sustainable Intensification in Ethiopia (SCASI): Empowering Farmers and Engaging Development Partners
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT is empowering Ethiopian farmers with sustainable practices that boost productivity, improve soil health, and build resilience to climate change
Advanced Training in Conservation Agriculture: Fostering Sustainable Agronomic Systems
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s training on Conservation and Regenerative Agriculture empowered participants with climate-resilient farming practices to strengthen agrifood systems