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…
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…