Wheat head blast index (%) data for six CIMMYT nurseries (32ISEPTON, 14HLBSN, 14HZAN, 40SAWSN, 24FHBSN, and 55IBWSN) is presented. Field trials took place in Quirusillas and Okinawa (Bolivia) and Jashore (Bangladesh) during the 2023 cycles. Two sowings were made in each location/cycle.

New and improved maize hybrids, developed by the CIMMYT Global Maize Program, are available for uptake by public and private sector partners, especially those interested in marketing or disseminating hybrid maize seed across tropical regions of South Asia and similar agro-ecologies in other regions.. Following a rigorous trialing and a stage-gate...

More than 60% of Zambia's population lives in rural areas and relies on rain-fed agriculture, with smallholder farmers playing a key role in food production. However, their dependence on the climate makes them vulnerable. It is essential to sustainably increase food production to feed a growing population and address climate change. Sustainable...

Sustainable intensification practices, such as intercropping maize with grain legumes, are essential for smallholder farmers in southern Africa to address climate change and declining soil fertility. A study in Zambia compared different diversification strategies (single-row intercropping, strip cropping, and crop rotation) with sole maize. The results...

The necessity for differentiated responses arises due to the significant surge in nitrogen fertilizer prices, posing a serious threat to food security. To sustain the production of staple cereals in agricultural systems with varying levels of fertilization, it becomes imperative to explore integrated management strategies encompassing both organic and...

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin and the World Vegetable Center conducted a survey in Benin in March 2023 to assess the on-farm sustainability of vegetable farms. A matrix of indicators was built around the three dimensions of sustainability (ecological, social and economic) using the...

This dataset is built from a survey among wheat farming households in Bihar state. The survey was conducted by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) between August and September 2021. In total, the questionnaire was administered to 1,008 wheat-growing households. The survey elicited information on various topics, for example,...

New and improved maize hybrids, developed by the CIMMYT Global Maize Program, are available for uptake by public and private sector partners, especially those interested in marketing or disseminating hybrid maize seed across Eastern Africa and similar agro-ecological zones. Following a rigorous trialing and a stage-gate advancement process culminating in...

A household survey was conducted from May to October 2018 in the Chüy, Issyk-Kul, and Osh oblasts of the Kyrgyz Republic. The dataset offers insights into production patterns, the socio-economic and demographic situations of farmers and households growing wheat, factors influencing their production decisions, the adoption of new wheat varieties, and the...

We investigated the effect of conservation agriculture based cropping systems in the yield and profitability of maize in a semiarid region of central Mexico, under rainfed conditions. The database contains yield data, production cost and profitability for maize (Zea mays L.), bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), triticale (× Triticosecale Wittmack) and oats...

The study of women's involvement and responsibilities within seed systems in Nepal is scarce, despite the widely held belief that women possess extensive knowledge regarding seed selection and preservation, especially concerning maize and wheat, which are vital staple grains in remote mountain communities. Women play various crucial roles in maize and...

Fusarium stalk rot (FSR) poses a threat to maize cultivation around the world. Phenotypic selection to improve FSR resistance cannot meet this challenge alone. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and genomic prediction (GP) can also help to uncover genetic determinants of FSR resistance that could be used in breeding. This study provides genotypic and...

Climate-resilient agriculture (CRA) includes the sustainable use of the available natural resources to enhance the longer-term productivity of the crop and livestock production systems and to achieve higher farm incomes under climate variabilities. This practice will reduce hunger and poverty in the face of climate change for future generations. Several...

El estudio examina el impacto del cambio climático en el cultivo de maíz en México para el período de los años 2050. Se identifica una tendencia generalizada hacia una disminución en los rendimientos debido al aumento de temperaturas y la reducción de precipitaciones, lo que podría amenazar la seguridad alimentaria y económica del país. Se utilizó un...

The objective of the Landscape Diagnostic Survey (LDS) for wheat is to bridge the existing data-gap around current production practices of wheat, and also to help in evidence-based planning. The LDS is designed in a way that data is collected from randomly selected farmers spread uniformly within the Feed the Future (FtF) districs. The data has been...

The objective of the Landscape Diagnostic Survey (LDS) for rice is to bridge the existing data-gap around current production practices of rice, and also to help in evidence-based planning. The LDS is designed in a way that data is collected from randomly selected farmers spread uniformly within the Feed the Future (FtF) districs. Data has been collected...

In sub-Saharan Africa, substantial yield losses in maize are caused by Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth., a parasitic weed. Limited genetic diversity for Striga resistance within the elite maize germplasm, as well as challenges with phenotyping for Striga under artificial infestation constrain breeding for Striga resistance. Genomic prediction may help...

The gender dimension of the maize-based farming system is extremely important. The phenomenon of male out-migration has greatly impacted the dynamics of agricultural labor, leading to more complex gender roles and relationships within households. It is worth noting that almost 90% of migrants are men, which means that women, the elderly, and children are...

Series of thematic maps on biophysical and socioeconomic status of Nepal to guide targeting of agricultural technologies

Series of thematic maps on biophysical and socioeconomic status of Malawi to guide targeting of agricultural technologies