RadioIITA 88.5, in partnership with the IITA Cassava Breeding Unit, is making significant strides in empowering cassava farmers. This initiative aligns with IITA’s mission to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty and enhance smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and families. The third edition of RadioIITAโs impactful farmers’ outreach program focused on cassava farmers.…
RadioIITA has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with several key media partners from Nigeria’s Eastern and Western regions, marking a significant step towards leveraging radio and communication to transform agriculture in Africa. In his opening remarks at the signing, the Deputy Director General Partnership and Delivery stated that…
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…
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…