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International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

To increase research efforts, align with the country’s agricultural agenda, and define collaborati…

IITA BBEST Project Coordinator and INERA Authorities at the workshop.

Stakeholder workshop proposes standards for black soldier fly products

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

As part of the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) for Bio-Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (BB…

Dr Abush Abebe highlighting factors that contribute to a good soybean yield during the event.

Improving soybean yield through good seed and varieties: Insights from Radio IITA Farmers Outreach

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The recent Radio IITA Farmers Outreach, held in collaboration with the IITA Soybean Breeding Uni…

Practical workshop session demonstrating how to establish the adult fly cages.

Promoting BSF technology as a sustainable alternative among farmers

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

In their stride to promote sustainable agriculture practices among farmers, the University of Kinsha…

Woman winnowing cowpea seed. Credit: IITA.

How CGIAR’s preferred data management platform advances IITA legume breeding

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Cowpea and soybean, two legumes, may not be as widely recognized as wheat or maize,…

Kolade Olufisayo and the GHVD team showing Calum Walker the effect of ensuring germplasm health of IITA mandate crops.

IITA-Australia collaboration promises productive investments in agriculture

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA-CGIAR continues to open doors to increasing partnerships and collaboration for agricultural gr…

Ms. Dolapo Ogunsola, Director of Youth Empowerment at AALI (African Agricultural Leadership Institute), presenting the Youth Champion Network

BoA, experts say more youth are needed in the agribusiness

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

In commemoration of this year’s International Youth Day (IYD), the Youth in Agribusiness unit (IY…

Dr. Kenton Dashiell and Aletheia University Vice Chancellor Prof. Amos Onasanya signing the MoU.

IITA, Aletheia University sign MoU on research, youth in agribusiness model adoption

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has signed a Memorandum of Understandin…

A female market-gardener, and beneficiary of the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) in Togo. Credit: Ibrahim Yerima

Sowing seeds of change to build soil health and food systems' resilience in Africa

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Earlier this month, we launched the Africa Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health, a…

Members of the Coalition of Implementors witnessing the launch of the Fertilizers and Soil Health Summit in Kenya in May 2024 – a game-changer for African agriculture!

IITA’s Leading Role in Advancing Fertilizer and Soil Health Initiatives

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

At the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), our dedication to agricultural innova…

The president of IBRAF, João Bosco Monte, gives the welcome lecture to the group of professionals from Sierra Leone.

Brazil Africa Institute trains young Africans in cassava management in Bahia

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

From August 19th to 30th, the Brazil Africa Institute (IBRAF) will host the inaugural class…

IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa Dr. Simeon Ehui during his solidarity speech at RUFORUM.

CGIAR supports RUFORUM at second Triennial Conference

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

With the growing population across Africa, the race to address critical challenges in human capital…

Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade during his Keynote address.

Closing the agribusiness information gap: Five years of Radio IITA and a new era with IITA TV

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Five years ago, the Communication Office of IITA–CGIAR developed a radio station to broadcast va…

IITA Director General Dr Simeon Ehui with some of IITA scientists during discussions with the Angola delegates in Ibadan.

Angola to boost smallholder farmers’ productivity with IITA technologies

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Angolan delegates from the Institute for Agrarian Development (IDA) visited IITA-CGIAR headquarter…

IITA Director General Dr. Simeon Ehui being interviewed as a guest during the maiden episode of Hello IITA.

Hello IITA: DG Ehui highlights progress and innovation on breakfast TV

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The Director-General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Simeon Ehui…

Dr. Simeon Ehui with the panelists at the 2024 African Caucus Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria.

Increased investment and partnerships essential for scaling successful agricultural innovations – IITA DG

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, joined…

Soils4Liberia Project launch amidst partner engagements to empower Liberia’s agriculture

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA-CGIAR Soil Expert Samuel Mesele attended the EU Productivity to Product, Peers to Peers (P2P) …

Participants in the conference room of MINADER

Awareness creation meeting on BBTD: presentation of response plan against BBTD