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International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)

02.06.24

Amid escalating climate change and dwindling water resources in dryland regions, FAO Egypt, ICARDA, …

Responding to Malawi’s impending food crisis

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

31.05.24

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Participants gather for a photo at the NEXUS Gains inception workshop in Nepal

Fostering Diverse Water–Energy–Food Nexus Networks: New podcast series

CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains

31.05.24

Environmental health & biodiversity

Original blog published by the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT on May 9, 2024. A new…

Learn from the experts: How we move beyond emergency relief in fragile and conflict-affected settings

CGIAR Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration

31.05.24

Climate adaptation & mitigation

In the first of a three-part webinar series, IWMI assembled a panel of Anticipatory Action…

The trainees in a group work during the training.

Defending East Africa against banana bunchy top disease

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

With recent outbreaks in Tanzania and Uganda, banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) emerged as a…

Workshop participants in Nairobi, Kenya.

Advancing biotechnology in Africa: Reflections from Kenya and Zambia

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

In a concerted effort to advance agricultural biotechnology in Africa, IITA, the University of Cali…

IITA Banana Breeder, Professor Rony Swennen.

Leading IITA scientist Rony Swennen receives global recognition for plant science and agronomy research

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

IITA-CGIAR Banana Breeder Rony Swennen has emerged as the 411th best scientist in Plant Science a…

Dr Silver Tumwegamire, a Cassava Breeder at IITA, and Sebukeye Andre, a Lab Technician, were assessing the progress of plantlets at the SAH laboratory established at RAB, Rubona Station.

90% SAH plantlet survival rate boosting cassava seed availability in Rwanda

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

Rwanda’s cassava sector has faced significant challenges over the years, primarily due to the deva…

Participants after the PDT meeting at IITA Kano station.

Toward breeding a better future for cowpea farmers and consumers

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

On 16 May, the IITA Kano Station hosted a one-day meeting organized by the Cowpea Breeding Team…

Participants and facilitators at the end of the training session.

ENABLE-TAAT trains over 240 Zimbabwean youths, targets more African youth

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

The ENABLE-TAAT project of IITA has provided agribusiness training for no fewer than 249 youths …

The Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima (m) with IITA team during the courtesy visit.

IITA-CGIAR drives synergy among stakeholders in Nigeria

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

In a three-day high-level event ending with a Stakeholder Engagement in Abuja, IITA–CGIAR has re…

From left to right: Bernard Vanlauwe (IITA), Simeon Ehui (IITA), Kaushik MAJUMDAR (APNI), Shamie ZINGORE (APNI), Meryem INABI (UM6P), Lahcen ENNAHLI Moulay (OCP Africa), Katie Kennedy Freeman (World Bank), Henk van Duijn (IFDC), Alain Sy TRAORE (ECOWAS); Nteranya Sanginga (IITA), Mohammed BENZEKRI (OCP AFRICA), Bruno GERARD (on screen).

IITA leads the new fertilizer and soil health hub for West Africa and the Sahel

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

As part of activities during the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit, IITA and partner…

Participants on the first day of the meeting at NIHORT, Ibadan.

Cultivating progress: a path towards demand-driven plantain breeding

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

In the quest for agricultural advancement, adopting enhanced plantain varieties through breeding pro…

Agro-dealers trained to boost cassava production in Togo

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

Agriculture is the backbone of Togo, engaging approximately 60% of its population and driving the…

Modernizing crop breeding in Nigeria to meet market demand

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), renowned for its rich legacy and dedicated mand…

Radio IITA reporter conducting an interview during the survey outreach.

Disseminating agricultural knowledge on the streets with Radio IITA

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

To assess its impact on knowledge dissemination in the agricultural landscape, Radio IITA, 88.5FM, …

The I-Youth Executive Manager, Aline Mugisho discussing with the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, H.E. Mallam Umar Namadi.

I-Youth expands to Jigawa as Governor pledges full support

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

31.05.24

The Innovative Youth in Agriculture (I-Youth) project paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Mallam…

Bioseed and IRRI extend collaboration for developing next-generation rice varieties

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

31.05.24

Photo: Dr. Paresh Verma and Devadatta Sirdeshpande during their tour of IRRI facilities, accompanied…

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GeoAgro-Misr Digital Application Training in Egypt

Responding to Malawi’s impending food crisis

Fostering Diverse Water–Energy–Food Nexus Networks: New podcast series

Learn from the experts: How we move beyond emergency relief in fragile and conflict-affected settings

Defending East Africa against banana bunchy top disease

Advancing biotechnology in Africa: Reflections from Kenya and Zambia

Leading IITA scientist Rony Swennen receives global recognition for plant science and agronomy research

90% SAH plantlet survival rate boosting cassava seed availability in Rwanda

Toward breeding a better future for cowpea farmers and consumers

ENABLE-TAAT trains over 240 Zimbabwean youths, targets more African youth

IITA-CGIAR drives synergy among stakeholders in Nigeria

IITA leads the new fertilizer and soil health hub for West Africa and the Sahel

Cultivating progress: a path towards demand-driven plantain breeding

Agro-dealers trained to boost cassava production in Togo

Modernizing crop breeding in Nigeria to meet market demand

Disseminating agricultural knowledge on the streets with Radio IITA

I-Youth expands to Jigawa as Governor pledges full support

Bioseed and IRRI extend collaboration for developing next-generation rice varieties