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Within the IITA–CGIAR technical assistance framework in implementing the ATA-DRC program under the Ministry of Agriculture in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the private sector intervenes in the rapid multiplication of cassava varieties using SAH technology. They are also involved in the intensive production of corn, rice, and soybean seeds. The Centre de Recherche en Agrumiculture (CERAGRU), whose market is the Mongata

How do you plan to mobilize African heads of state and development partners in transforming agriculture in the continent? We have a basis for mobilizing African leaders and leaders of the world through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) where Zero Hunger is one major objective. What This should be regarded as the responsibility of any leader in a country; it

Lead farmers and extension agents in Nigeria’s Benue (cassava farmers) and Ebonyi (rice farmers) states have validated the IITA-led Zero Hunger project baseline study report for the two states. The validation exercise was conducted in Makurdi on 17 August 2022 at the Center for Food Technology and Research, Benue State University Makurdi (CEFTER-BSU) for Benue State, and in Abalaki on 23

In developing countries, youth unemployment has received increasing attention in policy dialogue.  Over half of Nigeria’s more than 200 million population is either unemployed or working in low-wage jobs. This has created a pathway to poverty and vulnerability to poverty, making young people engage in illegal activities or migrate illegally to wealthier countries in search of better opportunities. Researchers have

“I am very happy because I know my harvest will be plenty this year. You can tell from the way the cassava plants look healthy. We just did ratooning on it. I gave it to some members of our cooperative, Ashina Women Production Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society, to go and cultivate as well. Still, by the next time I do the

IITA collaborates with private and government institutions to ensure sustainable agricultural development and proper execution of programs. In line with this, the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) visited IITA headquarters on 18 August to discuss collaboration on horticultural crops when implementing Partnerships for Delivery (P4D) projects. The visit focused on mango as this is a NIHORT mandate crop, and IITA has

The Reducing Post-harvest loss across Vitamin A Maize and Cassava Value Chain project of IITA–CGIAR organized a virtual seminar on 26 August. The seminar featured private sector and government speakers highlighting the impact of and solution to aflatoxin contamination on Nigeria’s export market. Aflatoxins are poisons produced naturally by toxin-producing Aspergillus fungi in several food crops, including staple grains like maize, groundnut,

Benue State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr Kester Kyenge, has applauded the IITA Zero Hunger Initiative (IITA-ZHI) project for its efforts to ensure food security in the state. Speaking in his office on 15 August, Kyenge reiterated the state government’s commitment to sustaining the partnership for the benefit of the Benue people. The commissioner said this as he hosted a