New CIMMYT pre-commercial hybrids available from Asia maize breeding programs
- From
-
Published on
05.08.19
- Impact Area

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is offering a new set of improved maize hybrids to partners in South and South East Asia and similar agro-ecological zones, to scale up production for farmers in these areas.
National agricultural research systems and seed companies are invited to apply for the allocation of these pre-commercial hybrids, after which they will be able to register, produce and offer the improved seed to farming communities.
Related news
-
From data to impact: IRRI’s digital vision at CGIAR Science Week 2025
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)28.04.25-
Food security
By Shalini Gakhar As climate pressures and food insecurity continue to challenge global agriculture,…
Read more -
-
IRRI and ICRISAT Set a Joint Vision to demonstrate Integrated Seed Systems for Dryland Farming in South Asia
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)25.04.25-
Food security
CGIAR centers align efforts to drive inclusive, impact-oriented research from 2025 to 2027 New Delhi…
Read more -
-
Diversifying Cropping for Sustainable Farming: Challenges and Opportunities in Bangladesh
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)24.04.25-
Biodiversity
-
Food security
Sharif Ahmed and Humnath Bhandari Agriculture in Bangladesh is predominantly focused on rice, with a…
Read more -