The Governor of Niger State, H.E. Mohammed Umaru Bago, paid a courtesy visit to the IITA headquarters in Ibadan recently to explore potential collaboration in agriculture and technology adoption. The visit marked a significant step toward strengthening ties between the government and IITA to enhance agricultural productivity, food security, and sustainable farming practices in Niger State. During his visit, Governor
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, CGIAR centers’ women staff in Tanzania, led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), visited the women’s labor ward at Kawe Health Center in Kinondoni Municipal, Dar es Salaam. Their mission was to donate essential facilities aimed at improving the well-being of mothers and newborns. The initiative reinforces the power of gender-responsive solutions to transform
Maize is crucial to food security and economic sustainability in Nigeria and Africa. While improved maize varieties have the potential to boost agricultural productivity and profitability, their adoption is shaped by various social and economic factors. Recent studies emphasize the need for a gender-responsive approach to maize breeding to ensure that both women and men benefit equally from advancements in
Nora Hanke-Louw (International Water Management Institute), Susan MacMillan (ILRI Emeritus Fellow and CGIAR Communications Consultant), Agnes Schneidt (CGIAR Portfolio Performance Unit) Failure is one of the few certainties in life, yet it remains one of the hardest things to discuss. Whether in science, innovation, or scaling innovations in agrifood systems, failure often carries an unwarranted stigma, seen as a sign
The meeting allowed participants to exchange knowledge and present advances in research on bean research in each of these countries. The agenda included key topics such as the target product profile workshop, selection index, trial design and the use of the Breeding Management System (BMS): a tool that optimizes data collection and analysis to streamline the development of new
The pivotal role of mapping and understanding the food environments cannot be overstated. By discerning the types and sources of our food, we gain the ability to address potential health issues at their root. This proactive approach ensures that consumers are not only informed about their food, but also have access to safe and nutritious options at the source. Funded
Embarking on its mission to champion the cultivation of fruit trees toward improving nutrition, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability, the Centre for Fruitful India (CFI) held its inaugural Scientific Committee meeting on 24 February 2025 at the National Agricultural Science Complex, New Delhi. Established in 2020—through the partnership between the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and Fruitful India Fund—the CFI
Africa’s glaciers hold the future of water for millions, and we must act on World Water Day before they vanish. By Olufunke Cofie and Maimouna Tall As we mark World Water Day 2025 on March 22 under the theme Glacier Preservation and World Day for Glaciers on March 21, we are reminded of the intricate and fragile balance of our planet’s