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International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The IITA-led Zero Hunger Project took a significant step towards bridging Nigeria’s nutrition gap…

Official hand over of two iron pearl millet varieties to HarvestPlus by ICRISAT for delivery commercialization.

Iron-enriched pearl millet varieties launched in northern Nigeria

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Two varieties of iron pearl millet are now available to smallholder farmers in northern Nigeria…

IITA-BIP CEO Debo Akande with other panel members at the Agrofood Fair.

IITA connects with experts to explore opportunities in agrifood systems

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA recently participated at the 8th Agrofood Fair held in Lagos State, Nigeria. The Agrofood Fair…

IITA Bioscience Laboratory Manager Yemi Fajire explaining the use of GenoGrinder to the participants.

IITA-CGIAR Bioscience strengthens graduates’ capacity to enhance a sustainable food system

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The study and application of biotechnology have become essential in everyday life. This new research…

USAID MELSA team member, Professor John Jiya Musa, assessing the Tomapepo product (a mix of tomato, pepper, and onions) made by the Activity’s beneficiaries in Kwaya Kusar LGA, Borno State.

Field-based monitoring: USAID MELSA team visits IAA implementing states

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Social Accountability (MELSA) team has begun a field…

Participants at the launch of the three-year BBEST project in Kinshasa.

IITA launches environment-friendly BBEST project in DRC

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA–CGIAR initiated a new project, IITA BBEST, to improve urban sanitation and address the probl…

IITA Forest Center staff and community members marked the International Day of Forests in Olokemeji, southwestern Nigeria.

Highlighting benefits and challenges of Olokemeji Reforestation Project in Nigeria

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Towering greens in forests provide a wide range of products and services crucial to the…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (third from left) inaugurating the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference.

IAA highlights work at the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference

At the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference in India, organized to commemorate the International Y…

Innovation Packages: CGIAR's Transformative Strategy for Scaling Agricultural Solutions

By Edwin Kangethe, Marc Schut and Iddo Dror (ChatGPT was used to edit the contents…

New funding for CGIAR breeding to boost food and nutrition security in Africa

International Potato Center (CIP)

Climate adaptation & mitigation
Environmental health & biodiversity
Gender equality
Nutrition, health & food security
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs

Project aims to harness the untapped potential of root, tuber, and banana crops CGIAR is…

Transforming Kenya’s Food Systems and Establishing a Science-Policy Interface

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Cultivando un Nuevo Enfoque para la Investigación Agroalimentaria en América Latina

Reflexiones sobre el primer año de la Oficina del Director Regional para América Latina y…

Harvesting a New Approach to Agri-food Research in Latin America

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

Taking stock of the first year of CGIAR’s LAC Regional Director Office By Joaquín Lozano,…

The acceptability of locally adapted japonica rice variety in the Philippine market: A product market test approach