Maize
MAIZE delivers “valuable solutions” for critical needs, according to an external review
Climate adaptation and mitigationA report commissioned by the CGIAR Advisory Services assesses the program’s achievements from 2017-2019.
Fast-tracked adoption of second-generation resistant maize varieties key to managing maize lethal necrosis in Africa
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: Africa.com (20 Jan 2021)
In combination with recommended integrated pest management practices, adopting these new varieties is an important step towards safeguarding smallholder farmers against this devastating viral disease.
Fast-tracked adoption of second-generation resistant maize varieties key to managing maize lethal necrosis in Africa
InnovationsNew lines of CIMMYT-derived maize show increased resistance to maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease. Their rapid adoption, along with sustained monitoring and prevention efforts, are crucial to preventing another outbreak, argues a new report.
Zimbabwe: Centre Develops New Hybrid Maize Resistant to Armyworm
Environmental health and biodiversitySource: All Africa (13 Jan 2022)
CIMMYT has developed new maize hybrid varieties showing promising resistance to the destructive fall armyworm pest, which has been causing huge crop losses ever since the pest was first reported in Africa in 2016.
Unleashing the potential of plant health
Climate adaptation and mitigationWebinar series from CGIAR examines the components of the crop supply chain, as part of the International Year of Plant Health.
Announcing CIMMYT-derived fall armyworm tolerant elite maize hybrids for eastern and southern Africa
Environmental health and biodiversityBreakthrough comes after three years of intensive research and trials conducted in Kenya — and during the United Nations International Year of Plant Health — and represents a significant advance in the global fight against fall armyworm.
Delivering improved maize seed against all odds
Climate adaptation and mitigationUgandan seed enterprise showcases the performance of stress-resilient maize varieties and engages agro-dealers as last mile seed merchants.
How hybrid maize helps farmers get through dry spells
InnovationsSource: MIT Technology Review (18 Dec 2020)
A new seed developed by CIMMYT is boosting maize production in sub-Saharan Africa, where yields are less than a third of what they are in the US—in large part because of drought.
The past, present and future of agricultural research
Nutrition, health and food securityResearchers join government officials and other stakeholders to discuss collaborative research and development activities in Bangladesh.
Crop variety guide for farmers
Capacity developmentNew manual supports informed choices for climate resilience in Zimbabwe.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center works in Colombia to enhance grain quality
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: RCN Radio (15 Dec 2020)
Natalia Palacios, Maize Quality Specialist at CIMMYT, spoke about the center’s work in Colombia and the future of maize production in the program ‘Tierra de Sueños’.
Shining a brighter light on adoption and diffusion
Nutrition, health and food securityImproved maize varieties among top three CGIAR innovations adopted by up to 11 million households in Ethiopia, independent study shows.