Mauritania launches program to develop locally adapted wheat varieties

trade between African and Arab countries, providing financing and capacity-building tools. Formalized through a 2023 Memorandum, the Mauritania initiative, coordinated with the Ministry of Agriculture, leverages ACSAD’s expertise to produce resilient wheat varieties. In the 2023–2024 season, ACSAD supplied seeds for a 20-hectare plot in Arkez, yielding 16 tonnes of wheat for further multiplication. The project includes a national breeding program to develop wheat varieties resistant to drought and high temperatures. Beyond seed production, the ...