Every year on March 22, the world unites to recognize World Water Day, a global observance highlighting water’s critical role in our lives and the urgent need to address water challenges. This year’s theme, “Glacier Preservation,” emphasizes the vital role of glaciers in sustaining freshwater supplies, regulating climate, and supporting ecosystems. Glaciers act as natural water storage systems, slowly releasing
By Sarvesh Shukla, Anirban Nath, Neeraj Tyagi, Swati Nayak, Mosharaf Hossain While resistant to change and wary of risk, more and more rice farmers are taking small steps to adopt more sustainable cultivation methods such as direct-seeded rice, and they are discovering its economic benefits. Chandauli District, known as the Rice Bowl of Uttar Pradesh, has been grappling with a
In a significant demonstration of commitment to its partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone, IITA donated high-quality seeds and agricultural inputs to support the country’s food security efforts. Sierra Leone Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Henry Musa Kpaka, received the donation on behalf of the government from IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa,
On the second day of President Julius Maada Bio’s visit to the IITA-CGIAR, an esteemed assembly of policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and development partners gathered, all committed to shaping the future of agriculture in Africa. Under the theme “The Power of Improved Technologies and Public-Private Partnerships to Accelerate the Feed Salone Strategy,” discussions centered on solutions to drive food security and economic growth
by Anirban Nath, Sarvesh Shukla, Neeraj Kumar Tyagi, Swati Nayak, Mosharaf Hossain Farmers in Uttar Pradesh are driving the adoption of biofortified rice, improving nutrition and incomes through Seeds Without Borders. With better seeds, training, and market access, success stories like Durgawati Devi and Rajesh Singh show how a community-led approach can transform lives. Tackling Hidden Hunger with Nutritious Rice
IITA continues to play an important role in alleviating poverty and ensuring food security for millions of farm families in sub-Saharan Africa. As part of its commitment to fostering research-driven agricultural innovations and strengthening public-private partnerships, IITA hosted His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone at its headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, from 3 to 6 March. This visit marked a significant
by Tanu Kumari, Kranthi Kumar Challa, Shweta, Amit Kumar Srivastava In a world where food demand is soaring, yet arable land is shrinking, technology is redefining how we monitor and manage crops. One of the most promising innovations in precision agriculture is the use of drones—Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)—to detect crop stress and predict yields with enhanced accuracy. Unpredictable Crop
In a landmark move to drive agricultural innovation and food security, IITA–CGIAR and the government of Sierra Leone have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen the partnership. The signing, which took place during the official visit of H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, to IITA’s headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, marks a significant step toward strengthening agricultural research, technology