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Malawi faces a food crisis: why plans to avert hunger aren’t realistic and what can be done

Written by dmedina on . Posted in In the media.

Malawi faces a severe food crisis due to droughts from El Niño, severely impacting the maize harvest. CIMMYT experts, including Mazvita Chiduwa, highlight that importing food is the only viable solution to prevent widespread hunger. Immediate donor support is essential to avert disaster and ensure food security for the country.

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Viewpoint: Hunger crisis — The number of countries unable to feed their populations has soared 400% since 2000. Here’s why crop biotechnology is a key solution

Written by mcallejas on . Posted in In the media.

Global concerns are escalating as population growth, climate challenges and regional conflicts contribute to a food crisis. CIMMYT, in collaboration with 13 countries, is registering 160 drought-tolerant maize varieties to address changing climatic conditions, underscoring the need for unified efforts in global agricultural organizations.

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