Dryland Crops
Transforming Nigeria’s sorghum seed system with the FCMSS approach
A seed revolution in Nigeria’s drylands is boosting yields and livelihoods through improved sorghum access
How Ivuna women farmers are transforming their lives through seed production
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
Bridging the seed gap in Kenya with standard certified seed
Kenya’s Standard Certified Seed (SCS) initiative improves seed access, supports dryland crops, and strengthens climate-resilient agriculture through certification and capacity development
How one farmer is learning and leading the way in improved millet and groundnut seed production in Uganda
Through access to drought-tolerant and disease-resistant crop varieties, Dennis Obua transformed a handful of seeds into a thriving farm, inspiring an entire community to embrace resilient farming practices
Farmer trials with improved seeds to promote seed production and improve local farming practices
In Uganda’s Bukedea District, Nelson Ekurutu, with CIMMYT’s support, is testing improved crops to help farmers boost yields and build resilience through better seeds and practices
Navigating the seed market and transforming agricultural productivity
AgriNet connects farmers with improved seeds, processes grains for diverse markets, and collaborates with CIMMYT and NaSARRI to align research with market needs and boost agricultural productivity
Transforming Farming in Uganda: The journey of four farmers and their demonstration plots
Demonstration plots in Uganda showcase improved crops, inspiring farmers to adopt resilient varieties and boost food security
Climate Change Threatens Agriculture In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Farmers Struggle To Cope
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CIMMYT’s collaboration in developing drought-tolerant wheat and hybrid seeds is helping farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, including erratic rainfall and rising temperatures
ZARI promotes climate-smart agriculture to strengthen research excellence, innovation, and sustainability
ZARI has become a leader in climate-smart agriculture through modernized facilities and strengthened partnerships
ADCIN strengthens agricultural capacity and resilience in sub-Saharan Africa
CIMMYT is strengthening Africa’s dryland regions by building capacity in seed systems, crop improvement, business sustainability, and data-driven agricultural innovation
Machakos farmer reaps prosperity with new pigeon pea variety
Festus Muthoka’s story reflects broader efforts in the agricultural community to introduce more resilient crop varieties that meet the needs of farmers in challenging environments
Enhancing the resilience of our farmers and our food systems: global collaboration at DialogueNEXT
CIMMYT and the World Food Prize Foundation co-organized DialogueNEXT—Seeds of strength: Nurturing farmer resilience, held at CIMMYT headquarters in Mexico from 10 to 11 July 2024. The event brought together scientists, agribusiness leaders, farmers, and policymakers from over 200 organizations and 55 nations, to help shape global collaboration and strategies for sustainably producing nutritious food for all, within planetary boundaries.
Launch of a new Global Partnership for the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative
FAO and CIMMYT team up to boost traditional nutrient-rich, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils to enhance diet quality for today and tomorrow.
Transforming agricultural systems in Mozambique
The Transformative Dryland Crops Project hopes for greater food security and increased income in northern Mozambique.
Transforming agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa: a new dawn for millet production
As climate challenges intensify, a groundbreaking initiative is underway to revolutionize millet production in sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging the crop’s resilience and nutritional benefits to ensure sustainable food systems. A multi-faceted approach to enhancing millet production sets the stage for future initiatives and research aimed at realizing the full potential of millets in Africa.