Jill Cairns

Looking for an example of the impact of a single gene in the field? Our @CommsBio paper is the first example of a gene conferring a yield increase of 200 kg ha-1 in maize under low-input smallholder farmer conditions in Africa across hybrid backgrounds bitly.ws/sYw9

🚨📷#JustPublished by @CIMMYT, @corteva, @Cirad & @UFSweb 50% non-pollen producing #maize was develop to simplify hybrid seed production & increase #seed quality. However, the technology could benefit resource-#poor #farmers, who tend to recycle seeds. 👉shorturl.at/BBvL2

"Women need to be at the table, they need to be collaborators." - Vimbayi Chimonyo, @CIMMYT. Tune in now: youtube.com/watch?v=mC5MwB…

Jacaranda season in Harare

At the @CIMMYT Seed & Mechanization Fairs 2024, under the theme, Raising Strong Resilient Farming through Seed & Mechanization at Chikarudzo, Ward 13, Masvingo with Dr. Blessing Mhlanga The Seed fair was attended by over 600 local farmers & bought @SeedCoZimbabwe

For Clare, beans are a family tradition. A fourth-generation bean enthusiast, she’s spent 20 years developing bean varieties that help farmers like Jennipher adapt to climate change, increase their yields & income, & build economic power. Watch her story: gates.ly/4eDcO98

Harare Botanical Garden.

Impact of genetic resources in wheat breeding for global food and nutrition security @cimmyt New publications: Global Change Biology | Environmental Change Journal | Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gc…

Scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders are meeting at the Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum to explore innovations/partnerships for transforming Africa's agrifood systems. The event covers resilient crops, sustainable intensification, and new technologies🌱🌍@kalromkulima

Office vibes @CIMMYT today ahead of 200m finals tonight #TeamZimbabwe #Paris2024

En el '2º Congreso de Sanidad e Inocuidad Agroalimentaria', abriendo un diálogo constructivo con actores clave como el CNA y aliados (inter)nacionales, en la promocion de la produccion de alimentos sanos, seguros y nutritivos! #SanidadAgroalimentaria #CIMMYT

In August, the Africa-China-@CIMMYT Science Forum will bring together stakeholders & leaders to strengthen our partnership network to address challenges facing Africa. It will be an opportunity to improve African smallholders’ food security & livelihoods. bit.ly/461rBrj

Join #DialogueNEXT this july 10-11 in Texcoco, Mexico! We are celebrating Borlaug's legacy & #CIMMYT's 80 years! "Seeds of Strength" tackles climate change, sustainable food, & farmer resilience. Network & shape the future of food! @WorldFoodPrize 🌱👉 bit.ly/3wu444O

Transforming Lives with Provitamin A Maize!🌽 Our study in #Zimbabwe shows provitamin A maize reduces vitamin A deficiency, boosts health, and offers cost-effective nutrition. Join the #NutritionRevolution for healthier communities! #HealthyEatingWeek 👉 bit.ly/4ew88Tw

Exciting work led by @FBaudron on quantifying micronutrient deficiencies in rural areas of Zimbabwe and the potential of provitamin a maize (grown under farmers management) to alleviate vitamin A deficiency.

@TerryDaynard @CIMMYT p.s. @TerryDaynard Was recently reading your 1969 paper with Hunter et al. on tassel removal.

@TerryDaynard @CIMMYT The story just focuses on our research in Southern Africa, where some of our lines are developed using forward breeding or genomic selection. CIMMYTs field research on gene editing in maize is currently only in Kenya.

See our latest story here: Unlocking genetic innovations through collaborative pathways cimmyt.org/blogs/unlockin…

And off we go! 🏁 Linking climate change to child malnutrition in #Zimbabwe. New project with @ZvitamboZim, @CIMMYT and Food & Nutrition Council

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At @CIMMYT, our commitment to gender equality is reflected in our global workforce. #Read where we are. bit.ly/3wbDZYe We can and will do more and better! #EmpoweringWomen #CIMMYT2030Strategy #WalkTheTalk #ExcellenceinScience

📢#GoodNews @kalromkulima, supported by @CIMMYT, has developed and released armyworm-resistant maize 🌽varieties to enhance food security in #Kenya. bit.ly/3ygr7Rh #CIMMYT2030 #PlantHealthDay