The award ceremony took place during the 16th Edition of the International Cacao and Chocolate Show 2025, held this year under the theme “Cacao: Peru’s Heritage to the World”. On behalf of Evert, the medal was received by Marleni Ramírez, representative of the Alliance of Bioversity & CIAT in Peru. Along with Evert, Quirino Oliveira and Sixto Imán were also
Nairobi, 21 July 2025 (IITA) – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is deploying advanced data and AI driven modelling to boost soil nutrient management, soil health and improve farmer productivity in West Africa, a region experiencing recurrent nutrient depletion due to unsustainable farming practices and injudicious fertilizer use. Crops remove essential nutrients such as Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium
In a heartwarming blend of education, conservation, and commemoration, the IITA Forest Center recently hosted a two-day outdoor camping experience for students from two public secondary schools in Ibadan: Pade School of Science, Pade, and Community High School, Ajibade. This memorable camping, held 11–12 July, was fully sponsored by the Retrobeights, friends of the late Captain David Sewell—a revered figure whose legacy with
For years, the pungent smell of fish waste hovered above several Ugandan fishing communities, a constant reminder of pollution and neglect. While most passersby covered their noses to navigate the area, Simon Zaake saw potential. A trained forester with deep concern for the environment, Simon’s path changed the day he joined the ENABLE TAAT Compact, under the Youth in Agribusiness
A spirit of collaboration, curiosity, and cultural connection defined the recent visit of four Australian delegates to IITA from 7-11 July. The team, led by Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Director of Scientific Nutrition and Food Systems, University of Queensland, Australia, enjoyed a weeklong interactive exchange focused on deepening understanding of yam research and exploring innovative strategies to enhance yam production and
In Nigeria and across Africa, cassava is more than just a staple crop, it is a powerhouse of potential, silently yet profoundly driving food security, alleviating poverty, fostering sustainable livelihoods, and fueling an emerging entrepreneurial and industrial revolution. This ‘white gold’ is key to unlocking immense economic opportunities and building a resilient future for millions. Recognizing this immense significance, World Cassava Day
A Reflection by Sarah Freed , Co-lead of the Area of Work on Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion at the Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program Sarah Freed, a transdisciplinary action researcher at the Alliance Bioversity – CIAT and co-lead of the Area of Work on Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion at the Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program )MFL SP) presented CGIAR’s systems
July 18, 2025. In 2023, cassava farmers in remote French Guiana watched in shock as their crops withered. They pulled dilapidated stems from the ground. Instead of unearthing massive root bunches, which are cornerstones of diets across South America, they found nothing larger than carrots. Local agencies (FREDON in French Guiana and Rurap in Brazil) informed on the scale of