Updated Sep 02, 2020

Stress Tolerant Maize Varieties for Sub Saharan- Africa

Part of CIMMYT

https://www.cimmyt.org/projects/stress-tolerant-maize-for-africa-stma/

Joyce Muzuma

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Development of hybrid lines of maize that can withstand stresses and droughts amidst climate change in Sub-saharan Africa.

Stress Tolerant Maize Varieties for Sub Saharan- Africa is due 1) the selection or location of the farm. the soil of the farm must be a futile soil. The soil must be manageable to avoid soil erosion and weeds. 2) Selection of seeds- the big maize cob which was not affected with maize virus MVS is preferably for seeds. 3) Choose good cultivation tools for farming, such as digging tools( Hoe) p...
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Stress Tolerant Maize Varieties for Sub Saharan- Africa is due 1) the selection or location of the farm. the soil of the farm must be a futile soil. The soil must be manageable to avoid soil erosion and weeds. 2) Selection of seeds- the big maize cob which was not affected with maize virus MVS is preferably for seeds. 3) Choose good cultivation tools for farming, such as digging tools( Hoe) pruning, cutting tools, gloves, and boots, for cultivation-Tractor is preferable to scale up the farming. 4) water, Sanitation and hygiene practice is necessary for the farm and to stay health.( is better to have a well near the farm for irrigation when it is needed. 5) To plan a tour for the farmers to visit other farmers to learn and visualize different methods of farming. 6) To prepare a dialogue through media to increase the farmers network and knowledge of farming. 7) To help the farmers learn digital developing network so that they can access more opportunities and learn different method of farming
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Stage 4: Transition to Scale

The subject is proven and practiced in Southern Tanzania that if we do not select good seeds, find a good land and manage soil we normal get few maize crops and small cobs.

Focus Areas:

Agriculture, Seeds & Stock, Soil Management and 1 MoreSEE ALL

Agriculture, Seeds & Stock, Soil Management and Agriculture Water ManagementSEE LESS

Implemented In:

Kenya and Tanzania

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Countries Implemented In
1,000,000
Customers
Verified Funding
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Problem

-Decreasing maize yields, Decrease of incomes and food security -lack of water, sanitation and hygiene -lack of knowledge of soil management -Poverty -Illiteracy regarding agriculture -bad influence of peer group and perception of what is normal.

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Solution

By providing stress-tolerant maize varieties for increased maize yields in environments with eractic rainfall patterns In addition to that, will provide education to the farmers regarding soil management by using traditional fertilizer and fumigation. Moreover will arrange tour and dialogue to different groups of farmers to learn from the farmers regarding the selection and preservation of the seeds.

Target Beneficiaries

government officials, Seed companies, distributors, farmers (men and women), consumers- Tanzania revenue.

Mission and Vision

To increase the production of maize by following the farming plan- such as 1) selection of maize which has a bigger comb and the plant was not affected with virus( MSV) 2) Soil management-map the farm to make sure there is no soil erosion caused by grazing or wind. 3)Choose good cultivation Tools including gloves 4) Make sure there is enough water for sustainable farming practice

Competitive Advantage

The project is producing new varieties with unique traits to withstand drought and other emerging stresses
Recruit2 management, 2 boards, 1 advisory, 1, accountant, 2 secretaries, 4 training professionals,

The Team Behind the Innovation

Martin Lukando, Retired director of meteorology in Tanzania -MBA holder worked in Swaziland as well. Joyce Bernard Mung'ong'o ( Mrs Muzuma) worked in USA as Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) and worked in Tanzania as a High School Teacher. Mary Ntandu, worked as a high school teacher and middle school teacher in Swaziland. she also worked in UK. Government officials- we will partnership with Government to bring more impact to the targeted group

EXECUTIVE TEAM INCLUDES WOMEN AND YOUTH

Milestone

Jul 2020
New Country Implemented In
Kenya and Tanzania
Jul 2020
Created
Date Unknown
Funds RaisedVERIFIED
$40,000,000
TITLEStress Tolerant Maize of Africa
TYPEGrant
FOCUS AREAS
Agriculture and Seeds & Stock
Implemented InKenya and Tanzania
ORGANIZATIONU.S. Agency for International DevelopmentU.S. Agency for International Development 
as part of
 Bureau of Food Security, Feed the FutureBureau of Food Security, Feed the Future
Date Unknown
New Country Implemented In
Tanzania
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