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Four Essential Podcasts Featuring Dr. Ismahane Elouafi: Science, Systems, and the Future of Food
29.04.25In an era marked by mounting crises—climate extremes, deepening inequality, and growing food insec…
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The Road to Ending Malnutrition: How the Paris N4G Summit Sparked a Global Call to Action
17.04.25The Paris Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit brought global leaders and organizations together in a…
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Ismahane Elouafi on TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world
16.04.25CGIAR is delighted to announce that CGIAR Executive Managing Director, Ismahane Elouafi has been nam…
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Harvesting Collaboration for Food Security. CGIAR Science Week Closes.
14.04.2511th April, Nairobi, Kenya: After a remarkable week of science, innovation, and cementing of partner…
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MEDIA RELEASE | New CGIAR flagship report translates insights into impact for food systems in crisis
14.04.25Nairobi, Kenya, 14 April 2025 – With food systems under strain from climate change, conflict,…
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Science Week Opens: A Leap Forward in Science Collaboration for Food Security
08.04.257th April, Nairobi, Kenya: Science Week was launched today by Special Guest H.E. Musalia Mudavadi,…
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Path to self-reliance: Japan-IITA project empowers IDPs through agriculture and employment opportunities
20.12.24The Government of Japan, in collaboration with IITA, has initiated a project to assist internally…
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Pathways to prosperity: YAS project onboards 40 Abuja youth in new aquaculture and horticulture agri-parks
20.12.24The Federal Capital Territory hub of the YAS project has inaugurated its aquaculture and horticultur…
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Sustainable agriculture: IYA equips youth with cutting-edge poultry and aquaculture skills at Radio Outreach
20.12.24As the world grapples with food security challenges, young people are stepping up to take…
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IITA Director General strengthens global agricultural ties at the 2024 World AgriFood Innovation Conference
20.12.24To solidify partnership efforts and increase agricultural research activities and innovation scaling…
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Strengthening agricultural mechanization and breeding programs for sustainable agriculture
20.12.24Sustainable agricultural mechanization contributes significantly to the development of value chains …
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Reuniting roots: honoring pioneers and celebrating progress at IITA Forest Center
20.12.24IITA Forest Center stands proudly today as a leading conservation center in Nigeria. The journey be…
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African Plant Breeding Academy celebrates graduation of CRISPR course second cohort
20.12.24IITA–CGIAR, in partnership with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), the Innovative Gen…
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Strengthening partnerships: NM-AIST and IITA collaborate on innovative research to boost food security
20.12.24IITA and Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) have reaffirmed the…
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Strengthening agricultural mechanization and breeding programs for sustainable agriculture
07.11.24Sustainable agricultural mechanization contributes significantly to the development of value chains …
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Invisible threats: Addressing food safety risks in Africa’s informal markets to protect future generations
22.10.24Have you ever paused to ponder the safety of the food on your plate? It…
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Boosting soybean productivity in Africa: IITA-CGIAR hosts tricot on-farm trials workshop
22.10.24IITA–CGIAR hosted a two-day “Tricot on-farm trial workshop” at the institute’s headquarters…
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IITA empowers 35 seed certification officers to boost crop quality and strengthen food security in Togo
22.10.24In a significant step towards improving the quality of seeds and strengthening the agricultural sect…
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IITA supports young FCT farmers with input and machines to boost food security
22.10.24In its bid to enhance agricultural productivity, increase job creation, improve the livelihoods of y…
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Angolan researchers sharpen soil management skills at Soils4Africa’s milestone workshop
22.10.24The Soils4Africa initiative recently held a transformative training workshop in Luanda, Angola, betw…
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IITA and China Agricultural University sign MoU to boost agricultural research and technology exchange
22.10.24IITA and China Agricultural University (CAU) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (…
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Simeon Ehui: China’s Agricultural and Food Development Experience Can Provide Lessons for Africa
22.10.24Dr. Simeon Ehui, Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), rec…
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7th World Cowpea Research Conference highlights climate-resilient technologies and food security
14.10.24Cowpea, an indigenous crop to Africa, is vital for its protein-rich grains, constituting up to…
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CGIAR Regional Director calls for innovation and collaboration at the GAP Report Launch
14.10.24The 2024 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Report was launched recently with a compelling messa…
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