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Sustainable agricultural mechanization contributes significantly to the development of value chains …

Dr John Peacock with IITA Forest Center staff at the ethnobotanical garden, reliving past moments, successes, and achievemnts.

Reuniting roots: honoring pioneers and celebrating progress at IITA Forest Center

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA Forest Center stands proudly today as a leading conservation center in Nigeria. The journey be…

Graduates of the CRISPR Course during the procession CRISPR Course cohort with instructors at the graduation ceremony.

African Plant Breeding Academy celebrates graduation of CRISPR course second cohort

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IITA–CGIAR, in partnership with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), the Innovative Gen…

IITA Eastern Africa Hub Director Leena Tripathi and new NM-AIST Vice Chancellor Prof. Maulilio Kipanyula with IITA Scientists Rony Swennen and Allan Brown.

Strengthening partnerships: NM-AIST and IITA collaborate on innovative research to boost food security

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA and Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) have reaffirmed the…

Strengthening agricultural mechanization and breeding programs for sustainable agriculture

07.11.24

Sustainable agricultural mechanization contributes significantly to the development of value chains …

Informal markets in Nigeria. (Photo by Lydia Ibrahim/IITA Pathology Laboratory)

Invisible threats: Addressing food safety risks in Africa’s informal markets to protect future generations

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Have you ever paused to ponder the safety of the food on your plate? It…

IITA Product Manager, Dean Muungani facilitating during the tricot on-farm trials workshop

Boosting soybean productivity in Africa: IITA-CGIAR hosts tricot on-farm trials workshop

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IITA–CGIAR hosted a two-day “Tricot on-farm trial workshop” at the institute’s headquarters…

One of the participants asking questions from the facilitator during the capacity building session.

IITA empowers 35 seed certification officers to boost crop quality and strengthen food security in Togo

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

In a significant step towards improving the quality of seeds and strengthening the agricultural sect…

Participants of the YAS project receiving input support for their aquaculture enterprises, presented by Ms. Aline Mugisho, YAS Project Team Lead.

IITA supports young FCT farmers with input and machines to boost food security

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

In its bid to enhance agricultural productivity, increase job creation, improve the livelihoods of y…

The workshop participants at the opening ceremony.

Angolan researchers sharpen soil management skills at Soils4Africa’s milestone workshop

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The Soils4Africa initiative recently held a transformative training workshop in Luanda, Angola, betw…

Qixin Sun, President CAU and Dr Simeon Ehui, IITA Director General signing the MoU in China.

IITA and China Agricultural University sign MoU to boost agricultural research and technology exchange

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA and China Agricultural University (CAU) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (…

Simeon Ehui: China’s Agricultural and Food Development Experience Can Provide Lessons for Africa

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Dr. Simeon Ehui, Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), rec…

7th World Cowpea Research Conference highlights climate-resilient technologies and food security

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Cowpea, an indigenous crop to Africa, is vital for its protein-rich grains, constituting up to…

IITA Director General during his keynote address at the GAP Report launch in Washington.

CGIAR Regional Director calls for innovation and collaboration at the GAP Report Launch

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The 2024 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Report was launched recently with a compelling messa…

The Indian and African delegates from ATPBR and NIHORT arriving IITA for the familiarization meeting.

Indian and African delegates visit IITA to forge global agricultural partnerships

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A group of passionate African and Indian agricultural stakeholders, united in their commitment to ag…

Certified participants after the catfish training at the IITA Kalambo office.

Transforming aquaculture in DRC: TAAT empowers fish farmers with key technologies and training

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

To enhance fish production and processing in the province of South Kivu, the African Development Ba…

The Keynote Speaker at the Agrihub Job Fair 2024, Executive Director of Greenport Nigeria, Ms. Edobong Akpabio; the Coordinator TAAT Program Management Unit, Dr. Chrysantus Akem; and the Project Coordinator for Agrihub Nigeria, Mr. ‘Tomiwa Adesanya, at the event.

IFAD Agrihub project holds a job fair, and experts advise youths to embrace careers in the agricultural sector

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The IFAD Agrihub project, a key initiative implemented by IITA, played a pivotal role in hosting…

Zero Hunger Project launches three seed certification protocols in Togo