The Sustainable Modernization of Traditional Agriculture (MasAgro) Project promotes the work of
Mexican growers through the support of organizations dedicated to improve agriculture in Mexico. The Mexican Government
and the international scientific community collaborate to enable small and medium scale rainfed growers to
harvest high and stable yields, and to raise their income sustainably.
Seeds of Discovery
Studies the genetic composition of maize and wheat to identify the natural qualities that make certain seeds or varieties of both grains more tolerant to disease and to the effects of climate change on agriculture.
International Maize Improvement Consortium for Latin America (IMIC-LA)
Builds capacities of local maize seed producers to develop and to distribute different types of low-cost maize varieties and hybrids for growers with limited resources. Makes state-of-the-art technologies available to seed breeders so that they may, in turn, meet the growers’ demand for improved seed at affordable prices.
Wheat Yield Consortium
Adopts a coorinated approach to research at the international level with an aim to raise wheat's yield potential by 50% over the next 20 years.
Take it to the Farmer
Accelerates the integration of all stakeholders in the national agrifood chain through innovation networks, and promotes conservation and precision agriculture to raise the productivity, profitability and sustainability of Mexico's rural sector.