Maize is the most important cereal crop globally in terms of quantity and area, ahead of wheat and rice. In Benin, maize is one of the staple foods of various ethnic and socio-cultural groups. Several producers are involved in producing this cereal, which represents a real business opportunity for them. Despite the potential of the maize crop, several factors hinder
Cowpea is one of IITA‘s mandate crops, produced to reduce hunger and malnutrition in Africa, where it is widely consumed. It is produced in 45 countries of Africa, and five of the top cowpea-producing countries are in West Africa. Cowpea contributes to CGIAR’s impact on five key impact areas—climate adaptation and mitigation; nutrition, health, and food security; poverty reduction, livelihoods, and
Under the patronage of President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo, IITA organized a planning conference for the Agenda for the Transformation of Agriculture in the Democratic Republic of Congo (ATA-DRC). The meeting took place at the “President Olusegun Obasanjo, IITA Research campus” in South Kivu from 23 to 25 February. A plan was developed for the short, medium, and long
The Maize Association of Nigeria celebrated its 30th Anniversary on 21 March at Arewa Conference Hall in Kaduna. The Association presented numerous awards to Royal Highnesses, research, extension, and financial institutions, and seed and input suppliers. IITA was also given an award for supplying suitable technologies and rendering supportive services in agricultural development for sustainable food security in Nigeria. This celebration took place
Aceite de girasol, cereales, carne…. Los precios de una gran cantidad de alimentos alcanzaron máximos históricos, según el índice mensual de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO, por sus siglas en inglés), que fue publicado el pasado viernes. La guerra entre Rusia y Ucrania ha interrumpido las exportaciones del Mar Negro de productos
We are delighted to announce the publication of the book “Root, Tuber and Banana Food System Innovations: Value Creation for Inclusive Outcomes”. The whole book, and also its individual chapters, are Open Access, and therefore available, free of charge, here. We encourage you to download those, and also to share the link with others who may benefit from the book. As
Global food prices rose by 13% between February and March 2022, according to the latest data from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). That is by far the biggest monthly increase on record, a reflection of the severe supply chain issues plaguing the agricultural commodities sector. The most severe price rises are being seen in oils and cereals (which
WorldFish convened researchers, practitioners and government ministers to launch its innovative nutrient-rich fish powder as a means to curb malnutrition and poverty. This innovation won WorldFish… Read more