Why a soybean breeding network in East Africa makes sense now
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Ismahane Elouafi on TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world
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CGIAR EMD Ismahane Elouafi discusses food security and climate solutions on Agro América
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Claudia Sadoff on Transforming Food Systems - Devex COPcast
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Why a soybean breeding network in East Africa makes sense now
23.07.25By Dr Godfree Chigeza, Soybean Breeder, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), De…
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Understanding and supporting collective action in natural resource management through experiential learning games: Examples from three continents
23.07.25By Hagar ElDidi, Thomas Falk, Juan Felipe Ortiz-Riomalo, Franziska Auch, Wei Zhang, and Upeksha H…
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What do we know about the future of food systems?
23.07.25By Keith Wiebe, Elisabetta Gotor, and Evgeniya Anisimova July 23, 2025 We ask a lot of our…
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Bridging continents with yam: Australian delegates visit IITA for knowledge exchange
21.07.25A spirit of collaboration, curiosity, and cultural connection defined the recent visit of four Austr…
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Inspiring transition: How Ugandan Simon Zaake moved from fish waste collector to global analyst
21.07.25For years, the pungent smell of fish waste hovered above several Ugandan fishing communities, a…
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Nature, nurture, and legacy: Public school students camp at IITA Forest Center sponsored by IITA legends
21.07.25In a heartwarming blend of education, conservation, and commemoration, the IITA Forest Center rece…
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Neglected No More: Why Climate-Smart Underutilized Foods Belong on School Meal Menus 
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Environmental health & biodiversity
As highlighted during the 2024 Global Child Nutrition Forum in Japan, integrating neglected and und…
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Strengthening research capacity in São Tomé: IITA hosts CIAT-STP team for one-month intensive training
17.07.25In a significant step toward enhancing agricultural research and food security in São Tomé and…
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ENABLE TAAT and the World Food Program empower Kenyan youth agripreneurs
17.07.25The ENABLEÂ TAATÂ initiative is committed to equipping Kenyan youth with the tools and opportunities…
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Gender-inclusive cassava breeding: Insights from commercial seed companies in Nigeria
17.07.25Since 2015, Nigeria’s public cassava breeding program, led by IITA in collaboration with the Na…
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Togo strengthens partnerships with IITA for sustainable agricultural transformation
17.07.25As part of efforts to build strategic partnerships that will advance Togo’s agricultural transform…
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IITA-led soybean project empowers field agents on Tricot experiment implementation in Nigeria
17.07.25As part of efforts to advance farmer-centred research and data-driven agricultural development, theÂ…
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IITA research and delivery leadership team convenes in Zambia for strategic planning and alignment
17.07.25The IITA’s Research and Delivery leadership team held a quarterly meeting from 24 to 26 June…
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Lagos Business School explores partnership with IITA to advance agribusiness leadership and innovation
17.07.25In a visit aimed at forging a strategic partnership, a team from Lagos Business School (LBS) met…
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Revolutionizing agriculture with black soldier fly larvae and frass
17.07.25The IITA–CGIAR led BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability BBEST Project, …
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Cassava farmers, processors, and researchers unite to drive innovation at RadioIITA outreach
17.07.25In a compelling show of research-community collaboration, the IITA–CGIAR recently hosted its ann…
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IITA researchers and breeders gain insight into GPR technology
17.07.25Enhancing efforts in developing agricultural technologies is key to revolutionizing the agriculture …
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IITA International school student champions sustainable agriculture in Akinyele
17.07.25In an inspiring display of leadership, innovation, and community spirit, 11-year-old Joshua Ayankanm…
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