Pakistan
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USAID delegation visits CIMMYT Pakistan office
A delegation of representatives from the USAID’s Mission for Economic Growth and Agriculture in Pakistan visited the National Agricultural Research Center to see the interventions by the Agricultural Innovation Program led by CIMMYT.
Maize biofortification fights malnutrition in Pakistan
In the face of endemic malnutrition, researchers in Pakistan are turning to biofortified maize to combat vitamin A, zinc and protein deficiencies.
Cross-sector collaboration needed to boost wheat production in Pakistan
Agronomy experts from across Pakistan gathered earlier this month to discuss progress in Pakistan since 2014 under the USAID funded Agricultural Innovation Program.
Public-private partnerships boost maize productivity in Pakistan
A recently held traveling seminar brought together private and public seed partners in Pakistan to enhance maize production and productivity in order to meet current demand and plan for future needs.
Farmers in Pakistan benefit from new zinc-enriched high-yielding wheat
Farmers in Pakistan are eagerly adopting a nutrient-enhanced wheat variety offering improved food security, higher incomes, health benefits and a delicious taste.
New planters promote environmentally-friendly farming in Pakistan
Farmers and research partners are praising innovative, locally manufactured farm implements that support conservation agriculture in rice-wheat farming rotation in Pakistan.
Breaking Ground: AbduRahman Beshir is revitalizing Pakistan’s maize sector
AbduRahman Beshir and his team are developing climate-resilient, biofortified and biotic stress-tolerant maize to enhance the maize seed sector.
New Publications: Consumer preference for GM food in Pakistan
WhileGM foods continue to be a topic of debate in much of the developed world, few studies have focused on consumers’ acceptance of GM food in developing countries.
Breaking Ground: Akhter Ali helps transform agriculture sector in Pakistan
Akhter Ali always knew he wanted to have an impact on the livelihoods of farmers in Pakistan.
Pakistan releases first quality protein maize varieties
Pakistan is releasing quality protein maize for commercial consumption, which could help boost nutrition across the country where nearly half of all children are chronically malnourished.
Radio broadcast highlights maize improvement in Pakistan
Public and private sector maize stakeholders came together to discuss CIMMYT’s maize interventions and innovations in Pakistan during a recent radio interview.
Crop sensors sharpen nitrogen management for wheat in Pakistan
Pakistani and CIMMYT scientists are working with wheat farmers to test and promote precision agriculture technology.
Water-saving maize holds potential to boost farmer resilience to climate change in Pakistan
New varieties of white maize in Pakistan have the potential to both quadruple savings of irrigation water and double crop yields for farmers.
