In sub-Saharan Africa, 50% face food insecurity—only 20% access improved crop varieties

At #ADCIN & @cimmyt.bsky.social, we're closing the gap by building crop networks, advancing @cgiar.org -#NARES programs & strengthening capacity

From 50/20 to 100% impact

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#ADCIN is redefining dryland crop improvement through shared leadership & co-design.

With #NARES and @cgiar.org partners, we’ve built:
🔹 28 breeding pipelines
🔹 48 development centers
🔹 2,000+ candidates
🔹 160 test sites

#DrylandCrops

ZARI-Msekera recently held a Farmer's Field Day with 600+ farmers! Farmers explored quality seeds of improved groundnut varieties:
✅ MGV 9: GRD resistant, ELS tolerant
✅ MGV 8: Highlighted during the demo walk-through

A step in supporting informed crop choices & farmer-researcher linkages

#ADCIN

National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute (NaSARRI), with @cimmyt.bsky.social, led a demo in a farmer’s field in Hoima, Uganda, showcasing quality seeds of improved varieties of groundnut, millet & sorghum.

Demo plots help farmers see results, share knowledge & access quality seed.

#ADCIN

Over 60 farmers joined a Participatory Varietal Selection at Chitedze Research Station in #Malawi to help shape future #sorghum varieties.

Their feedback guides the development of climate-resilient, high-yielding, and market-ready crops.

#ADCIN #FoodSecurity #DrylandCrops

Over 30 scientists from 8 countries met in #Senegal for the #ADCIN Pearl Millet Review.

Outcomes:
✅ Aligned TPPs
✅ Improved trial protocols
✅ Striga & disease screening
✅ 2025 trials planned

With less than 20% of the land using improved varieties, strong data & partnerships are key.
#DrylandCrops

#ADCIN partners and @cimmyt.bsky.social hosted a vibrant field day in Dodoma, #Tanzania showcasing groundnut varieties to farmers, seed companies, processors & researchers.

Field days bridge research & real farming, promoting quality seeds and informed decisions.

#Groundnuts #DrylandCrops

The Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS) and partners recently hosted a Seeds Fair in Gwagwalada, Abuja, #Nigeria.

The event brought together farmers, agri-innovators, & leaders to advance food security with local seeds & farmer-made goods.

#DrylandCrops #ADCIN

Scientists from #NARES & @cimmyt.bsky.social recently toured Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique & Tanzania under the CtEH project, reviewed upgrades & harmonized trial protocols for #groundnuts.

Strong collaboration, field training & data quality were key highlights.

#DrylandCrops #ADCIN

At the 5th International Drylands Conference, hosted by the Center for Dryland Agriculture (CDA-BUK), #ADCIN and @cimmyt.bsky.social joined key discussions on resilient dryland agriculture driving science-led, inclusive solutions.

#FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #DrylandConference2025