Stress Tolerant Maize Varieties for Sub Saharan- Africa

Updated Sep 02, 2020

Stress Tolerant Maize Varieties for Sub Saharan- Africa

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

Joyce Muzuma

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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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

Implemented In:

Kenya and Tanzania

Countries Implemented In

1,000,000

Customers

Verified Funding

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

	Recruit	2 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