Across fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS), women are increasingly demonstrating that when women’s perspectives, leadership and priorities inform decision-making, improved outcomes for households, markets and local institutions are created more often.
Breakthrough study identifies varieties and key genes to halt sprouting before harvest in groundnut due to unseasonal rains. Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting causing significant losses.
A new film showcases how the Crop Science Centre (CSC)’s collaboration with partners in the global south is pioneering sustainable solutions in agriculture to feed the world and improve lives. The film will be premiered at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) taking place in Belém, Brazil in November 2025.
In a landmark move to deepen its presence in the country, IITA–CGIAR has officially opened its Liberia Country Office in Monrovia, following the launch of the project.
As part of efforts to reinforce partnership and policy engagement, IITA–CGIAR joined the government and partners in Malawi to commemorate the joint African Day for Food and Nutrition Security and World Food Day.
The IITA–CGIAR Project Development and Administration Unit (IITA–PDAU) recently participated in the 2025 Afe Babalola Agricultural Exposition (ABAEX), held from 2 to 4 October at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD).
The IITA–CGIAR Director General Dr Simeon Ehui, has called for increased youth involvement in agriculture, stating that this is crucial in addressing the challenges of hunger, poverty, and youth unemployment in Africa.
The Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI) in partnership with IITA–CGIAR demonstrated the impact of cutting-edge agricultural research and innovation in national food security during this year’s World Food Day celebration, held in Kambia District recently.