IITA hosts farmers for hands-on training on improved yam cultivation
IITA–CGIAR recently hosted an impactful farmers’ outreach program through the RadioIITA outreach initiative in collaboration with the IITA Yam Breeding Program to equip local farmers and community members with practical knowledge on improved yam seedling production and modern planting techniques.
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IITA–CGIAR recently hosted an impactful farmers’ outreach program through the RadioIITA outreach initiative in collaboration with the IITA Yam Breeding Program to equip local farmers and community members with practical knowledge on improved yam seedling production and modern planting techniques. The outreach aimed to strengthen food security, agricultural productivity, and farmer empowerment.
Participants learned innovative methods such as cutting yam tubers into smaller seed pieces and treating them before planting, a technique designed to improve planting efficiency, maximize resources, and increase harvest yield. Through interactive teaching sessions, practical demonstrations, and farmer engagement, participants gained firsthand experience with easier and more productive approaches to yam farming.