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IITA-CGIAR scientist named one of Africa Food Prize 2025 laureates for breakthrough in cassava and yam seed systems
04.09.25Ibadan, Nigeria – IITA–CGIAR proudly celebrates the recognition of Dr Mercy Diebiru-Ojo as o…
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CGIAR Accredited to UNEA: Bringing Food, Land, and Water Systems into Global Environmental Policy dialogues
09.07.25-
Biodiversity
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health
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Food security
CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural research partnership, has been officially accredited as an…
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World Environment Day 2025: Tackling the Global Plastic Crisis to Regenerate Our Food Systems
29.05.25Photo credit: Calf with trash; Vrindavan, India. Apercoco Since 1974, World Environment Day has mobi…
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Food Policy Priorities for A Changing World
28.05.25IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food Policy Report reflects on 50 years of progress and examines priorities…
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Gaza’s worsening food crisis and troubled path to reconstruction
27.05.25By Sara Gustafson and Rob Vos May 27, 2025 As the Israel-Hamas conflict rages on in…
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AI sparks a new agricultural revolution in the Global South
16.05.25-
Big data
On a sunny April morning in Nairobi, the United Nations compound buzzed with more than…
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Understanding cowpea anthracnose in Nigeria: New findings on its causal agents
17.03.25Cowpea, a vital legume crop in sub-Saharan Africa, nourishes millions and supports rural economies. …
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IITA applaud women’s contributions to a more food-secure continent
17.03.25IITA–CGIAR reaffirms its commitment to recognizing and applauding women and girls for their resil…
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IITA joins national exhibitions to celebrate International Women’s Day in Tanzania
17.03.25Following a week-long exhibition from 1 to 8 March, IITA–CGIAR participated in the national cele…
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IITA and ABUAD strengthen partnership to drive agricultural innovation and youth empowerment
17.03.25The enduring partnership between IITA–CGIAR and Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), is a…
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BBEST Project reviews progress at annual planning meeting
17.03.25The recently held annual review and planning meeting by the IITA BSF for Bio Circular Economy and…
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IITA and Sierra Leone government ally to boost agricultural transformation and food security
17.03.25In a landmark move to drive agricultural innovation and food security, IITA–CGIAR and the govern…
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From Sky to Soil: How Drones are Revolutionizing Crop Monitoring
17.03.25-
Food security
by Tanu Kumari, Kranthi Kumar Challa, Shweta, Amit Kumar Srivastava In a world where food…
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Harnessing technology and partnerships to accelerate the ‘Feed Salone Program’ strategy
17.03.25IITA continues to play an important role in alleviating poverty and ensuring food security for mill…
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These Rice Varieties Could End Hidden Hunger – Meet the Uttar Pradesh Farmers Making It Happen
17.03.25-
Food security
by Anirban Nath, Sarvesh Shukla, Neeraj Kumar Tyagi, Swati Nayak, Mosharaf Hossain Farmers in Uttar…
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Strengthening agriculture in Africa: Insights from President Julius Maada Bio’s visit to IITA
17.03.25On the second day of President Julius Maada Bio’s visit to the IITA-CGIAR, an esteemed assembly …
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IITA donates seeds and inputs to deepen agricultural partnership with Sierra Leone
17.03.25In a significant demonstration of commitment to its partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone,…
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Tackling labor shortages and water scarcity in Chandauli District through direct-seeded rice
17.03.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
By Sarvesh Shukla, Anirban Nath, Neeraj Tyagi, Swati Nayak, Mosharaf Hossain While resistant to chan…
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Giving young people a voice to better understand their food environments
14.03.25-
Nutrition, health & food security
What do young people eat? Where do they eat? Why do they eat what they…
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Advancing sustainable livestock practices through ecosystem services valuation
14.03.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
As the world faces increasing environmental challenges, the need for sustainable livestock practices…
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Uncovering the risks of wild animal diseases in Southeast Asia
14.03.25-
Health
A One Health approach, coupled with community education and improved disease surveillance, can help …
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From Beans to Fees: How ECREA is Transforming Farming in Nakuru County
14.03.25-
Nutrition, health & food security
In the wake of the escalating climate crisis, small-scale farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa face unp…
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Transforming agrifood systems in East and Southern Africa: Shaping the 2025–2030 Agenda
13.03.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
CGIAR, through its Regional Integrated Initiatives (RIIs), has been working on scaling affordable, c…
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Strengthening wastewater management to improve the environment and public health in Africa
13.03.25-
Environmental health
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Health
Innovative wastewater management, an often-overlooked aspect of public and environmental health, cou…
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