Maize
Work to develop high yielding Striga tolerant maize seed is bearing fruit
An early indication of parental lines with potential to tolerate or resist Striga, is showing “light at the end of the tunnel” for farmers battling the nutrient-sucking monster.
Breaking Ground: Sudha Nair helps bridge gap between maize breeding and genetics
CIMMYT scientist applies genomics in maize breeding to achieve higher genetic gains.
New publications: Rotation, mulch and zero tillage reduce weeds
Trial results highlight the long-term benefits of conservation agriculture-based weed management.
New project to ramp up genetic gains in maize for better livelihoods
The new AGG project has a strong focus on more synergistic and supportive partnerships with national programs to help improve the effectiveness of their breeding efforts.
Reaching farmers in the last mile with seeds they can trust
By working closely with the farmers, Masindi Seed Company puts itself at a strategic position to understand farmers’ preferred traits better.
Could coronavirus drive farmers to adopt sustainable practices in India’s breadbasket?
Interest in farm machinery and crop diversification spike as farmers respond to COVID-19 labor shortages.
New fall armyworm portal launched to help facilitate greater research collaboration
Portal will encourage rapid, iterative experimentation and global teamwork to address spread and impact of the invasive crop pest.
Annual Report 2019 launched
CIMMYT’s work may begin with seeds, but our innovations support farmers at all stages of the value chain.
International program ushers in a new era of maize farming in Pakistan
Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP) comes to a close but its impact lives on.
