The youth in the agribusiness unit of IITA has provided employment opportunities for 500 youths along the dairy value chain in Adamawa State. The initiative, which was birth from the collaboration with Sebore International Farms, is targeted at unemployed young people in the state and aims to equip them with the technical and business skills required to thrive in the
IITA–CGIAR hosted a three-day visit with scientists from Biotalys and representatives of Nigeria’s Ministry of Environment from 20 to 22 January 2025. The visit aimed to strengthen collaborative efforts in developing protein-based biocontrol solutions to address food security challenges in Nigeria. A key focus of the visit was to track the progress of a research project led by IITA graduate student Michael Iduh. His studies
IITA–CGIAR, in collaboration with the French Government, recently hosted a stakeholders’ workshop at the IITA Conference Center from 27 to 31 January. As the lead implementing organization for the Women in Agricultural Technical Education and Apprenticeship in Nigeria (WATEA) project, IITA organized this workshop to assess the program’s two-year achievements and equip stakeholders with the necessary tools and expertise to
In Zambia, aquaculture is being championed as a solution to pressing challenges like poverty, hunger, and undernutrition while also fostering rural economic growth. Among the various fish species Zambian farmers cultivated, tilapia is the most prevalent. However, raising tilapia requires an adequate supply of essential nutrients like proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and energy sourced from carbohydrates and fats. To achieve
In the lively markets of Niger and Nigeria, every grain of cowpea tells a story of survival and sustenance. Yet, these grains face a silent enemy: contamination from harmful chemicals used to keep insects at bay during storage. For farmers and families, the struggle to keep food safe without risking health has long been an uphill battle. But an innovative
By Godfrey Asea, Lead, Breeder and Seed Systems, National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) For over three decades, Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), has led the way in using modern crop breeding methods to accelerate the development of improved varieties specifically designed to address the current challenges and meet the needs of our country. As climate threats intensify and Uganda’s
CGIAR mourns the loss of Dr. Kanayo F. Nwanze, a giant in the world of agricultural research for development and a distinguished leader whose unwavering dedication had a profound impact on global food security. Dr. Nwanze’s illustrious career spanned over four decades, during which he held pivotal roles that shaped the future of agriculture. As Director-General of the Africa Rice
By Lloyd Mbulwe (Ph.D), Acting Chief Agriculture Research Officer (CARO)-Crop Improvement and Agronomy (CIA). Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI), Ministry of Agriculture Zambia has tremendous agricultural potential, with over half of its land being classified as prime for agriculture production. Our primary staple crops – maize, sorghum, millet, cassava and groundnuts – are mainly cultivated by smallholder farmers, who form the