Uganda
New online portal offers information to curb maize lethal necrosis in Africa
InnovationsThe new maize lethal necrosis online portal provides up-to-date information and surveillance tools to help researchers control and stop the spread of the deadly disease.
Fall armyworm devastates crops in sub-Saharan Africa: A quick and coordinated regional response is required
Nutrition, health and food securityThe head of CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program highlights the potential impact of the fall armyworm pest and how CGIAR researchers are contributing to a quick and coordinated response across the Africa.
Gender and development specialist Rahma Adam: Aiding African women to build household food security
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionIn a special interview to mark International Women’s Day, CIMMYT gender specialist Rahma Adam detailed how her research aims to improve the agricultural productivity of women in south and eastern Africa.
Ugandan farmer boosts profits from improved maize
Nutrition, health and food securitySam Olum started commercial maize farming three years ago in Lira District, situated approximately 340 km north of Uganda’s capital, Kampala.
Maize seed systems in Africa: Understanding the basics
Climate adaptation and mitigationSince 2006, CIMMYT has developed 200 drought-tolerant varieties and hybrids, many of which possess desirable traits such as resistance to major diseases.
From A to Z: Developing nutritious maize and wheat at CIMMYT for 50 years
Climate adaptation and mitigationOver the past 50 years, various research activities have been undertaken to boost protein quality and micronutrient levels in maize and wheat to help improve nutrition in poor communities.
African ambassadors to Zimbabwe support improved agriculture technologies
Nutrition, health and food securitySeveral African nation ambassadors to Zimbabwe pledged to step up support for improved agriculture technologies.
Harnessing maize biodiversity for food security, improved livelihoods in Africa
Capacity developmentDiverse, stress tolerant maize varieties are benefiting smallholders throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Millions of smallholders in Africa benefit from climate resilient drought-tolerant maize
Climate adaptation and mitigationAt least 40 million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are profiting from more than 200 new drought-tolerant varieties of maize.
Climate change’s surprising opportunity for East African maize farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigationWith the right varieties, future maize yields in East Africa’s highlands could soar as temperatures increase.
African maize farmers get support to mitigate impact of poor soils
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionAs the global community marks World Soil Day, African smallholder farmers are contending with low yields due to low-fertility soils prevalent in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa, affecting food security for 300 million people.
Agriculture ministers support policies to achieve Africa’s growth potential
InnovationsEast and Southern African countries need to formulate and implement appropriate policies to help smallholder farmers access technologies.
Zimbabwe and CIMMYT to establish maize lethal necrosis quarantine facility
Nutrition, health and food securityGovernment of Zimbabwe and CIMMYT to establish maize lethal necrosis quarantine facility at Mazowe
Nutrition, health and food securityA modern quarantine facility will be set up in Zimbabwe to safely import materials and proactively breed for resistance against MLN.