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…
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…
ย RadioIITA 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 RadioIITA Farmers Outreach, focusing on yam farmers in Oyo state, Nigeria. Yam farmers from communities within the Akinyele Local Government…
RadioIITA, 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 knowledge…
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…
