To strengthen banana and plantain production in Nigeria and beyond, Radio IITA, in collaboration with the plantain and banana breeding program of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA ย organized an intensive outreach program for over 30 smallholder farmers. The training, held on July 25, 2025, is part of the…
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…
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…
