Mainassara Zaman-Allah

Jan 16, 2025 | cimmyt.org | Jill Cairns |Christian Werner |Mainassara Zaman-Allah

Over 80% of the world’s 570 million farms are smallholder farms under 2 hectares, supporting rural livelihoods in impoverished regions. Smallholder farmers, who form a significant portion of the 690 million people experiencing hunger, need improved crop varieties to thrive under challenging conditions like low inputs, climate change stresses, and pests.