In a milestone achievement for both RadioIITA and African science journalism, Dajie Odok, Radio Lead has won the prestigious 2023 Emerging Health Technologies (EHTs) Media Award for Excellence in Science Reporting. The award was presented in a virtual ceremony on October 9, 2024, which brought together top science journalists and…
RadioIITA 88.5 FM has collaborated with the Wild Africa to premiere a new bi-weekly radio program, Conservation Focus, aimed at raising awareness about wildlife conservation and environmental issues in Nigeria. The show, anchored by conservationist Dajie Odok, is designed to bring attention to the vital role forests, birds, and conservationists…
Recently, RadioIITA, in partnership with the IITA Plantain/Banana Breeding Program, hosted a wide-ranging training session for local farmers to improve plantain and banana yields and promote sustainable agricultural methods. The training addressed several critical areas, including choosing high-quality planting materials, soil amendment, sucker management, mulching, staking, and other best practices…
RadioIITA 88.5 recently hosted a successful farmers’ outreach event in collaboration with the maize improvement program. The event, held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), aimed to equip local farmers with advanced agricultural knowledge and practices. It drew a significant number of eager participants looking to enhance their…
Nigeria, the worldโs largest producer and consumer of cowpeas, faces a paradox: despite its leading position, over 40 percent of cowpeas consumed in the country are imported. This is largely due to the crop’s vulnerability to infestations from insects such as pod borers, whiteflies, and various seed-sucking bugs. In response…
Over the past five years, RadioIITA has played a crucial role in agricultural extension, providing farmers with essential information on best practices, pest management, crop rotation, and new agricultural technologies. Its widespread reach has ensured that even the most remote farming communities receive the knowledge needed to enhance productivity and…
Soybean farming provides a key source of protein for human and animal consumption. It comprises 40% protein, 20% oil, 30% carbohydrates, and excellent dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Due to its versatility and huge potential to increase farmers’ livelihoods, radio IITA recently organized another edition of its soybean outreach to…
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 been a beacon of knowledge and hope for millions of farmers across sub-Saharan Africa. Established to disseminate research-validated information from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the station has consistently reached farmers with limited access to agricultural information. Our mission is simple yet profound: to inform, promote…
RadioIITA has joined the rest of the world in celebrating this yearโs Childrenโs Day event. The day was established in 1954 as Universal Childrenโs Day. It has been celebrated since then on different dates in several countries. However, in Nigeria, it is marked on May 27 and is observed as…