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Entomologist Esther Ngumbi talks curiosity, passion for science, and the importance of mentorship.

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Kenyan farmers’ preference for early-maturing seed underscores the importance of sales data for informed breeding decisions.

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A decade of maize impact, celebrating 10 years of success with CIMMYT’s maize DH and MLN screening facilities.

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In a recent visit to KALRO facilities in Kiboko, Kenya, CIMMYT commits to advancing the deployment of climate-resilient maize varieties in eastern and southern Africa.

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CIMMYT trains scientists in product profile-based maize breeding for increased genetics gains.

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Smart smallholder fertilizer management practices to address food security and climate change.

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Source: Kenya News Agency (17 Mar 2023)

How can plant health technologies be more widely adopted by smallholders in Kenya?

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Participatory testing of fall armyworm (FAW) solutions is helping to find eco-friendly and cost-effective integrated pest management (IPM) packages in Kenya.

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Upgraded technology at the KALRO research station will optimize breeding and seed systems’ work so that scientists can provide better varieties to farmers.

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Source: Gates Notes (31 Jan 2023)

Bill Gates reflects on a recent visit to a Kenyan farm to see firsthand the results of work by CIMMYT and CGIAR.

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New CIMMYT research sheds light on farmer maize preferences in Ethiopia and western Kenya.

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Climate-resilient soil fertility management by smallholders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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Source: Agro News (9 Nov 2022)

Scientists are working to contain the spread of fall armyworm in Kenya with naturally resistant varieties and eco-friendly solutions.

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Source: New Nigerian Newspaper (20 Oct 2022)

Food crops and animal feeds produced through biotechnology innovations can now be imported into Kenya after the ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) was lifted.