Cowpea, one of IITA mandate crops, is an important source of protein and livelihood for many people in West Africa. West Africa accounts for more than 80% of annual world production and Burkina Faso is the third largest producer of cowpea in West Africa. However, cowpea yields per unit area and its seed protein content must be increased to meet the protein
In continuation of input financing for 259 maize and rice farmers in Gombi and Song Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, the USAID-funded Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity (IAA), and Capital Agricultural Development Limited (CADL), commenced the second phase of the exercise in July. During the first phase, the farmers received certified rice and maize seed and some
The African Development Bank is set to release an additional $27.41 million to implement Phase II of its flagship agricultural initiative, “Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation” (TAAT). The goal is to increase farming households’ productivity and incomes by giving them access to climate-resilient technologies in 36 low-income African countries by 2025. The decision to make this new disbursement was taken
America’s largest organization of journalists and media professionals of colour has named the African Development Bank a “Salute to Excellence” award winner for the Bank’s communication around its Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) programme. The National Association of Black Journalists cited the Bank’s excellence in online media relations and marketing about the landmark initiative, also known as TAAT. The online campaign featured the impact
The Drabo Forest Reserve (DFR), one of the remaining patches of secondary rainforests in Benin Republic, was the site of a recent bird survey conducted by IITA Forest Center Manager Adewale Awoyemi. The survey was funded by the A.G. Leventis Foundation. The DFR is a regenerating secondary rainforest rehabilitated and managed by the IITA emeritus scientist Peter Neuenschwander on behalf of the Institute. Located
Following the recently signed MoU between IITA and Africa House, both parties conducted a one-day training on agro-commodities export in IITA Abuja. The participants were from the Agro Division of the Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA), Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Nigeria Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Federal Ministry of
IITA came second in the Institute of Agricultural Research exhibitions awards during the 2022 National Farmers Exhibition held from 1 to 8 August in Mbeya. The Institute won in a category with 240 public institutions and 300 Non-Governmental Organizations operating in the agriculture, livestock, and fisheries value chains. IITA participated in the weeklong exhibition, nicknamed “Nanenane” (eight-eight), referencing the final day,
As the global population increases, leading to more consumption of animal protein, aquaculture is key to delivering proteins and micronutrients to people, especially in low-income countries such as Zambia. Aquaculture is an economic activity with the potential to be as important as agriculture for smallholder producers, in terms of socioeconomic development and food security. Zambia is a landlocked country in