The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) as a member of CGIAR and pursuing its mission to apply science to sustainably increase crop production and improve livelihoods, is establishing a breeding program for groundnut in Eastern and Southern Africa. This program will be designed and implemented in close association with national programs and other partners.
posted by GFAR An ideal food system is one that ensures equitable access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food for all individuals, while promoting sustainable agricultural practices, preserving biodiversity, and supporting local communities.
posted by GFAR / written by Mukundane B Albert In this thought-provoking poem, Mukundane B Albert, a Cooperative Agribusiness Management specialist, GFAR member, and African Poet hailing from Kampala, Uganda, sheds light on the pressing issues that hinder scientific progress on the continent. With a keen eye for societal challenges, Albert highlights the plight of… Continue reading Who will advance scientific transformation in Africa?
Report on the current scenario and perceived needs of farmers regarding digital agriculture in Asia Pacific. Prepared by Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) in the context of the GFAR Collective Action on Inclusive Digital Agriculture.
It includes results from a regional survey of farmers.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a non-profit organization that specializes in agriculture research for development with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org<http://www.cimmyt.org>
CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional to work on Digital Agriculture Specialist- Farmer Decision Support, to work in the Southern African region.