Climate change and the ongoing global pandemic have exacerbated food insecurity, leading to shortages and soaring prices across sub-Saharan Africa. In response to these challenges, Simeon Ehui, the 8th Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and 1st CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, strategically leverages agricultural…
ย Radio IITA 88.5’s mission goes beyond broadcasting; we’re dedicated to transforming agricultural practices and empowering local farmers. Recently, we concluded the second edition of our impactful outreach program โ the Radio IITA Farmers Outreach, focusing on yam farmers in Oyo state, Nigeria. Yam farmers from communities within the Akinyele…
Radio IITA, broadcasting at 88.5FM, serves as a beacon of agricultural enlightenment in the bustling city of Ibadan, Nigeria. Recently, the station embarked on a transformative three-day survey outreach, venturing through the diverse landscapes of Ibadan to forge direct connections with farmers and listeners, thereby amplifying its impact on agricultural…
28 March 2024, Ibadan, Nigeria – In a recent interview, RadioIITA had the privilege of speaking with Prof. Chiedozie Egesi, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) and the crop lead for cassava in the RTB Breeding project. Here are some highlights from our…
In commemoration of this yearโs International Day of Forest, IITA, in collaboration with Wild Africa Fund, launched an event on X tagged โForestsInnovate2024โ to foster an exchange of ideas and best practices on improving forest conservation in Africa. Co-hosted by IITA Forest Center, RadioIITA, and Wild Africa Fund, the event…
On International Womenโs Day 2024, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) proudly stands alongside the global community in recognizing and celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in driving progress and innovation in agriculture. With a firm belief in the transformative power of gender equality, IITA commemorated the occasion with…
In a concerted effort to enhance collaboration and alignment within the agricultural research community, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) recently hosted the Roots, Tubers, and Bananas (RTB) breeding network meeting at its headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria. This gathering brought together representatives from various national systems, research institutions, and…
In accelerating SDG2. zero hunger and youth employment and engagement in agriculture in Nigeria and Africa, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in partnership with the Dutch government, launched a youth initiative, Enabling Scaling of Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Food (YAS), with representatives from the Nigerian government, diplomats, policymakers…
7 September 2023 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 7 September 2023ย โ The future of some of Africaโs most beloved staple crops, including important legumes, will be secured this week, following the signing of a Long-term Partnership Agreement between the Crop Trust and CGIAR Research Center, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA),…
Fostering a new era of agriculture, IITA, and its partners leverage technologies to enhance crop breeding efficiency, precision, and productivity; organized a 2-day training for breeders on the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) at the instituteโs headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, to align users’ understanding of the EBS tool, streamline workflow, and…
ย Access to information on innovation and research results is a key factor for Africa to address the issue of agricultural development and achieve zero hunger. Communicating agricultural information is essential for smallholder farmers to increase their productivity and livelihood. In Africa, using radio, television, and social media platforms to…
