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Essam Yassin Mohammed, WorldFish Director General, Named to Forbes 2025 Sustainability Leaders List
19.09.25Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed, has been named to the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders list. Now…
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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
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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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Strengthening policy engagement to boost agricultural innovation in Togo
07.04.25As part of efforts to assess the progress of the Zero Hunger Project in the…
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IITA and AfricaRice advance agricultural transformation in Togo
07.04.25In a major development to strengthen agricultural mechanization and enhance food security in Togo, t…
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IITA and Rwanda expand efforts to drive agricultural transformation
07.04.25A landmark visit to Rwanda set the stage for deeper collaboration in agricultural research and…
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IITA Ghana host the West Africa and Sahel Regional Hubs annual retreat
07.04.25More than 40 scientists from the IITA–CGIAR gathered in Accra, Ghana, for the annual retreat of …
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Kilimo Biashara expo 2025: Empowering youth in agribusiness
07.04.25The recently concluded Kilimo Biashara Expo at KALRO Seeds Headquarters marked a significant miles…
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ILRI supports Sierra Leone's livestock sector with high-yield forage seeds, boosting food security
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In a significant step towards improving livestock feed availability and enhancing food security in S…
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Building IP Capacity Across Nations: ICRISAT’s South-South Training Sparks Cross-Country Learning
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), under the Indian Tec…
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Bridging the gender gap in maize breeding: A call for inclusive agricultural research in Nigeria
25.03.25Maize is crucial to food security and economic sustainability in Nigeria and Africa. While improved…
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CGIAR women support women’s health in Tanzania on International Women’s Day
25.03.25In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, CGIAR centers’ women staff in Tanzani…
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Niger State explores agricultural partnership with IITA
25.03.25The Governor of Niger State, H.E. Mohammed Umaru Bago, paid a courtesy visit to the…
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YAS distributes input to FCT farmers as Netherlands reaffirms support for Nigeria’s food security
25.03.25The IITA-Youth in Agribusiness (YAS) Project has distributed input and equipment to another cohort …
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FS4A, RADIO IITA collaborate to tackle food safety challenges in Nigeria’s informal sector
24.03.25The Akinyele Local Government Headquarters in Moniya, Oyo State, recently hosted a critical training…
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IITA and AfDB strengthen partnership to scale agricultural innovations in Africa
17.03.25The African Development Bank (AfDB) and IITA–CGIAR have renewed commitment toward transforming…
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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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