Maize
CIMMYT and Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) Strengthen Collaboration through visit at CIMMYT Kenya
Capacity development
CIMMYT and JAAS advanced a dynamic research partnership in Kenya, showcasing cutting edge maize and dryland crop science to accelerate climate resilient innovation
Release of a new set of 13 CIMMYT Maize Lines (CML648B-CML660B)
Innovations
CIMMYT announces the release of 13 new maize inbred lines developed to enhance productivity and stress tolerance in tropical maize systems worldwide.
Seeding Change Together: CIMMYT Strengthens Collaboration for Africa’s Seed Systems
Capacity development
In Kampala, Uganda, CIMMYT and partners joined forces to strengthen resilient, farmer-centered seed systems across Africa
Eight New CIMMYT maize hybrids available from Southern Africa Breeding Program
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT unveils eight new tropical maize hybrids for uptake by partners targeting Southern Africa and similar regions
How Africa Stopped MLN—A Continental Victory Built on Science, Surveillance, and Clean Seed Systems
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Cross-Continental Learning: Indian Maize Scientists Visit CIMMYT-Kenya Under ICAR-CIMMYT Collaboration
Capacity development
Indian maize scientists visited CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program in Kenya under the ICAR–CIMMYT collaboration to explore cutting-edge maize research
Enhancing the capacity of agrovets to strengthen inclusive and last-mile seed market systems in Nepal
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s CGIAR Breeding 4 Tomorrow training is boosting their capacity to build more inclusive, trusted seed markets
IMIC-Africa Field Days 2025: Partners Share Insights on Innovation and Collaboration
Capacity development
IMIC-Africa Field Days 2025 united partners to explore elite maize hybrids and advance resilient, high-yield innovations for African farmers
The CIMMYT Science Powering Africa’s Maize Revolution
A recent CNN feature on maize and climate change in Africa spotlighted CIMMYT’s remarkable progress in developing drought-tolerant varieties that are transforming smallholder farming
Delivering seed from breeder to farmer: inclusive digital innovations transforming Nepal’s seed systems
Innovations
DESIS, co-developed by CIMMYT and Nepal’s Seed Quality Control Center, is revolutionizing agriculture through a digital platform that streamlines seed demand and supply, boosts transparency, and ensures farmers access quality seeds faster
Demand for stress-tolerant maize is surging and CIMMYT’s varieties are meeting the moment
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Seed companies and research institutions are lining up to commercialize CIMMYT’s climate-resilient maize, as more farmers seek solutions for food security and farm stability
Driving a New Era in Breeding: AI-Powered Phenotyping at CIMMYT
Capacity development
CIMMYT is revolutionizing plant breeding with AI-powered phenotyping, using smartphones and machine learning to deliver faster, scalable, and more accurate crop data for dryland staples across Africa
Accelerating maize breeding: CIMMYT’s 2nd generation tropical haploid inducers reach 50 organizations in 18 countries
Innovations
Discover how CIMMYT’s second generation tropically adapted haploid inducers are transforming hybrid maize breeding by cutting timelines and boosting efficiency
Ugandan breeders take the lead in crop innovation through new grant-based model
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT worked with Uganda’s NARO to breed new maize hybrids and screen germplasm for maize lethal necrosis resistance