News Overview

At the just-concluded IITA Board meeting in Abuja, the IITA Youth Agripreneurs (IYA) received the board members and showcased the initiative’s impact in the past decade. Some beneficiaries of the training and support initiatives by the various projects under the IYA exhibited their products while sharing their training and business experience with the institute’s board members and senior management staff. The board

In the 1990s and 2000s, the exotic mango mealybug, Rastrococcus invadens, was effectively controlled in West Africa. This was achieved by introducing two parasitoids from India, the native country of both mango and mango mealybug. In 2019, the same pest was detected for the first time in Eastern Africa, specifically in Rwanda. The infestation led to a staggering 92% reduction in

Intending to explore possible areas of partnership expansion and contribute to food security in Nigeria and on the continent, a Soy Excellence Center – U.S. Soy Program team recently paid a courtesy visit to IITA–CGIAR. Speaking with the Soy Excellence Center team during the visit, IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, highlighted the institute’s vibrant research

Bujumbura, Burundi –11 June 2024 – The Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative Rapid Delivery Hub (AID-I GLR), locally known as the ‘Kugwiza Project,’ is making significant strides in enhancing and improving the agricultural value chains of key food-security crops and livestock in Burundi. Initiated in January 2023, Kugwiza brings transformative change to Burundi’s agriculture and livestock sector. Since its inception, Kugwiza

The Innovative Youth in Agriculture (I-Youth) project paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Mallam Umar Namadi, the Governor of Jigawa State, Nigeria, as part of efforts to expand the project’s activities to the state. This visit underlines the project’s commitment to promoting access to dignified and fulfilling work for youths in Jigawa State by empowering young people with the

To assess its impact on knowledge dissemination in the agricultural landscape, Radio IITA, 88.5FM, recently embarked on a three-day comprehensive survey outreach targeting farmers and listeners within its broadcast coverage. The survey outreach initiative, which represents a significant milestone in Radio IITA’s mission to promote awareness and literacy about improved agricultural technologies in IITA, also aims to gather insights directly from

The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), renowned for its rich legacy and dedicated mandate to improve root and tuber crops, plays a crucial role in the evolution of breeding practices. Their development of improved varieties is essential to satisfying market demands and addressing the needs of all stakeholders. As the demand for cassava, yam, potato, and sweet potato varieties evolves,

Agriculture is the backbone of Togo, engaging approximately 60% of its population and driving the nation’s economic development. However, the sector has continually faced low productivity and soil health degradation due to unsustainable input usage. In response, the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Cassava Compact, in collaboration with the Institut Togolais de Recherches Agronomiques (ITRA), Forum for Agricultural Research in