DTMA & WEMA Drought Tolerant Maize Varieties and Water Efficient Maize Varieties

Enhance farm's resilience with DTMA and WEMA maize varieties, ensuring consistent yields even in unpredictable weather.

These seed technologies, developed through conventional and biotechnological methods, bolster the maize plant's ability to withstand acute soil drying and low water supply. They outperform traditional varieties under various levels of water stress, offering resilience in both dry and intermittently wet climates.

This technology is TAAT1 validated.

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Scaling readiness: idea maturity 8/9; level of use 8/9

Positive or neutral impact

Adults 18 and over: Positive high
Others: Positive medium
The poor: Positive medium
Under 18: Positive medium
Women: Positive medium

Positive or neutral impact

Climate adaptability: It adapts really well
Adaptability for farmers: It helps a lot
Biodiversity: It doesn't hurt them
Carbon footprint: It reduces emissions a little
Environment: It doesn't make a difference
Soil quality: It makes the soil healthier and more fertile
Water usage: It uses a lot less water

Problem

Dependence on Rainfall: Over 90% of African maize farming is rainfed, leaving crops vulnerable to unpredictable weather patterns.
Yield Instability: Conventional varieties are highly sensitive to water availability, leading to inconsistent yields.
Crop Failure Risk: Insufficient rainfall can result in complete crop loss, jeopardizing livelihoods.

Solution

Enhanced Resilience: DTMA and WEMA outperform conventional varieties under various water stress levels.
Increased Productivity: Adoption of these varieties leads to substantial increases in maize grain production.
Improved Crop Resilience: Crops become more robust, with heightened resistance to dry spells and low rainfall.

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Cost: $$$ 0.8—1.2 USD/kg

Seed selling cost

ROI: $$$ 240 USD

Income per Ha

0.6 ton/Ha

Yield increase

20—30 %

Larger grain harvest than common type

IP

Unknown

Countries with a green colour: Tested & adopted
Countries with a bright green colour: Adopted
Countries with a yellow colour: Tested

Countries where the technology has been tested and adopted
Country	Tested	Adopted
Kenya	Tested	Adopted
Malawi	Tested	Adopted
Mozambique	Tested	Adopted
Nigeria	Tested	Adopted
South Africa	Tested	Adopted
Tanzania	Tested	Adopted
Uganda	Tested	Adopted
Zambia	Tested	Adopted
Zimbabwe	Tested	Adopted

This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.

Agro-ecological zones where this technology can be used
AEZ	Subtropic - warm	Subtropic - cool	Tropic - warm	Tropic - cool
Arid
Semiarid
Subhumid		–		–
Humid	–	–	–	–

Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.

Goal 2: zero hunger

Goal 13: climate action

Goal 1: no poverty

Selection: Choose the appropriate DTMA or WEMA variety based on local climate and soil conditions.
Planting: Follow standard maize planting practices, ensuring optimal soil and fertilizer management.
Nutrient Optimization: In low-fertility soils, supplement with inorganic fertilizers to enhance nutrient uptake.
Complementary Practices: Consider legume intercropping, manure application, and mulching for added nutrients and water retention.