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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Why a soybean breeding network in East Africa makes sense now
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)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?
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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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Strengthening research capacity in São Tomé: IITA hosts CIAT-STP team for one-month intensive training
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)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
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)17.07.25In an inspiring display of leadership, innovation, and community spirit, 11-year-old Joshua Ayankanm…
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