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Overview: The International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), aimed to raise global awareness about the nutritional, environmental...

Global food production predominantly depends on a limited number of cereal crops; however, numerous other crops have the potential to support the nutrition and economy of many local...

Oye Ara, Since CIMMYT began its operations in Ethiopia in 1987, it has played a crucial role in enhancing the country’s agricultural development. Notably, CIMMYT’s efforts...

CIMMYT has worked since 1975 with Colombian farmers and partners, fostering sustainable development in agriculture and particularly in the production of maize, a major crop in national agrifood systems. More...

The primary purpose of this research is to examine the impact of climate change on maize production in Pakistan. This research studied the impact of climate change on maize production in Pakistan from 1990 to 2020...

Highlights The higher grain yield of legumes was obtained from the application of FYM alone. The incorporation of grain legumes like chickpea, lentil and field pea can be effective...

Highlights Findings revealed that all climatic variables negatively impacted maize yield. However, agricultural technology had a positive impact on maize yield. Moreover...

Maize monoculture is one of the major restrictions limiting maize productivity in Western Ethiopia. Although the inclusion of legumes in cropping systems is an essential approach for the sustainable management of farming...

Strengthening food and nutrient security is crucial to feeding the ever-growing world population. Millets provide energy and nutrients for millions of poor people in low- and middle-income countries of Asia...

Highlights: Fertilizer was the most important factor in maize production. Fertilizer was found to be the cause for decrease in pH. No-tillage had a positive effect...