Maize
Tackling fall armyworm with sustainable control practices
Adopting sustainable and ecofriendly agricultural practices, sharing valuable knowledge, and providing farmers with effective tools and techniques can help mitigate the impact of fall armyworm in Zimbabwe.
CIMMYT scientists recognized for significant research impact
Jill Cairns, José Crossa and Matthew Reynolds named as Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) in Clarivate’s 2023 Analysis.
Tela maize will boost food sufficiency, create wealth in Nigeria – Stakeholders
Source: Daily Nigerian ()
CIMMYT’s involvement in the TELA Maize Project has been instrumental in the development of new drought-tolerant and pest-resistant maize varieties.
Every drop of water matters: Leading global research institutes ally to aid farmers in dry and saline ecosystems
Two world-class research-for-development centers will work to raise food production and livelihoods in croplands where water is the defining constraint.
Combatting maize lethal necrosis in Zimbabwe
CIMMYT leads training sessions to equip stakeholders with tools to identify and mitigate the effects of MLN.
Strengthening seed systems with Zamseed
To improve food security in Zambia and Tanzania, CIMMYT and Zamseed join forces to strengthen maize resilience.
Ismahane Elouafi returns to CIMMYT—on a system-wide tour
CGIAR leadership visited CIMMYT to learn about the Center’s work in advancing resilient food systems.
How CGIAR maize breeding is improving the world’s major staple crop for tropical regions
Maize breeding innovations by CIMMYT, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and CGIAR’s Accelerated Breeding Initiative, will deliver climate-resilient and nutritionally enriched maize varieties for farmers and consumers.
Strengthening seed systems emphasized to enhance Bhutan’s seed and food security initiatives
The mountainous Himalayan country is facing a reduction in the production of cereals, and an increase in productivity within the limited arable area is needed.
Three new CIMMYT maize hybrids available from Southern Africa Breeding Program
CIMMYT announces three new, improved tropical maize hybrids.
CIMMYT and WorldVeg strengthen collaboration in the midst of the climate crisis to increase their impact
Agreement builds on successful partnership in southern and eastern Africa.
Early maturity products popular among farmers in Kenya
Kenyan farmers’ preference for early-maturing seed underscores the importance of sales data for informed breeding decisions.
Sequestering carbon in soils: what agriculture can do
Source: Cirad (1 Nov 2023)
CIMMYT studying sustainable strategies and soil carbon stocks.
Ten years later: CIMMYT facilities in East Africa continue to make a difference
A decade of maize impact, celebrating 10 years of success with CIMMYT’s maize DH and MLN screening facilities.