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
In the agricultural heart of Valle del Cauca, the first workshop of the national training program on the Zero Deforestation MRV Protocol kicked off – a technical tool that seeks much more than data collection. Its goal is to serve as a bridge between productive monitoring, traceability in livestock and crop supply chains, and the conservation of the country’s strategic ecosystems. The
The International Rangelands Congress is held every four years to promote the interchange of scientific and technical information on all aspects of rangelands: research, planning, development, management, extension, education and training. Its most recent gathering in Adelaide, Australia in early July 2025 was a welcome opportunity to get feedback from the good and the great of rangelands science and practice
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IRRI has developed 3-in-1 rice through gene stacking to address vitamin A, iron, and zinc deficiencies. This biofortified rice offers a practical, low-cost solution to malnutrition without changing diets or farming practices. by B.P. Mallikarjuna Swamy, Inez H. Slamet-Loedin , Kurniawan R. Trijatmiko, Amery Amparado , Mercy Samia, Raul Boncodin, Ma. Aileen Garcia, and Russell Reinke Micronutrient deficiencies, often called hidden