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Strengthening seed systems emphasized to enhance Bhutan’s seed and food security initiatives
Capacity development
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.
CIMMYT at the Borlaug Dialogue
Capacity development
The 2023 Borlaug Dialogue showcased CIMMYT’s collaborations in Mozambique and innovative initiatives to address agricultural challenges in Southern Africa.
Nepal and CIMMYT forge decade-long partnership to advance agricultural science
Capacity development
Source: Khabarhub (10 Dec 2023)
Nepal and CIMMYT sign 10-year pact to improve agriculture, focusing on improved production and markets.
CIMMYT and WorldVeg strengthen collaboration in the midst of the climate crisis to increase their impact
Capacity development
Agreement builds on successful partnership in southern and eastern Africa.
Scaling up health diet seed kits in Zanzibar
Capacity development
Health diet seed kits are enhancing food and nutrition security in Zanzibar.
EU-funded project refurbishes Gwanda veterinary lab, boosting livestock disease control
Capacity development
Source: The Free Library (22 Nov 2023)
The LIPS-ZIM program to enhance livestock productivity and control diseases affecting smallholder farmers.
Response of African sorghum genotypes for drought tolerance under variable environments
Capacity development
Scientists revealed a vast diversity in the genetic resources of sorghum and provided a pathway for selecting promising genotypes for regions prone to drought in sub-Saharan Africa.
Farmers’ Hub launched in Nigeria to boost food security and agricultural development
Capacity development
AVISA Farmers’ Hub initiative aims to empower local farmers, enhancing food security and agricultural development in North Central Nigeria.
Scientist emphasizes digital agro-advisories utilization
Capacity development
Source: The Horn (14 Nov 2023)
CIMMYT scientist, Kindie Tesfaye highlights the role of user-centric climate information services and advisories in empowering farmers.
CIMMYT Ethiopia signs MoU with key private food processor to bolster durum wheat market
Capacity development
CIMMYT Ethiopia aiming to reinvigorate durum wheat production in the country to address market challenges faced by farmers.
Fall armyworm research, development and extension for horticulture
Capacity development
Teams from Queensland DAF, Agriculture Victoria and others joined B.M. Prasanna, CIMMYT’s Maize Program Director, to discuss fall armyworm management and explore future collaboration on plant health.
Empowering local mechanics for sustainable machinery maintenance
Capacity development
Training workshop for Zimbabwean mechanics guarantees efficient machinery service under USAID-funded Mechanization Activity.
Bringing Space to Place: Transforming African Agriculture with Better SOILS
Capacity development
Source: IFDC (5 Nov 2023)
