IITA partners with global leaders to deliver soil health and productivity solutions to Africa’s farms
Millions of smallholder farmers across Africa are about to get a helping hand from the tiniest of allies: microbes. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) recently announced the launch of a groundbreaking project titled “Making effective bio-inputs work for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa” (BioSSA). The project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is aimed at empowering smallholder
IITA partners with global leaders to deliver soil health and productivity solutions to Africa’s farms
Millions of smallholder farmers across Africa are about to get a helping hand from the tiniest of allies: microbes.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) recently announced the launch of a groundbreaking project titled “Making effective bio-inputs work for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa” (BioSSA). The project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is aimed at empowering smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa with innovative bio-inputs. This groundbreaking strategic collaboration is a first in Africa and is poised to accelerate progress, ensuring the successful development and deployment of bio-input innovations that will positively impact smallholder farmers across Africa.
According to Bernard Vanlauwe, IITA Deputy Director General, Research for Development, “BioSSA represents a critical step towards empowering African smallholder farmers with innovative tools to enhance their productivity and resilience in the face of climate change. By harnessing the power of bio-inputs, we can unlock the potential of African agriculture, empower millions of farmers, boost food production, and build a more resilient future for the continent.”