A two-member delegation from India’s National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) visited the IITA–CGIAR headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, from 12 to 13 March 2026. During the visit, both teams held intensive technical discussions on aflatoxin mitigation and advanced preparations for a joint initiative to create an India-specific Aflasafe product.
IITA–CGIAR has formalized its presence in Madagascar following the signing of a Host Country Agreement (HCA) with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MINAE) on 27 February 2026 in the capital city. The agreement grants IITA legal status in the country and sets the stage for long-term, science-driven agricultural investment.
In Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya, partners distributed Nyota bean seed to 6,300 farmers ahead of the 2026 long rains, boosting yields, nutrition, and resilience through timely, climate-smart interventions and coordinated action.
Kenya’s coffee sector has marked a historic milestone with the successful preparation and export of its first shipment of European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)-ready coffee. This achievement reflects not only compliance with emerging global sustainability standards, but also the country’s growing capacity to operate within a rapidly evolving trade environment where environmental accountability is becoming a prerequisite for market access.
The conflict in the Persian Gulf, including limits on cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, has pushed up energy and fertilizer prices and boosted uncertainty in global markets.
Evidence-led food systems transformation policies in the context of Viksit Bharat
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