On 26th May 2026, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture in Ibadan opened its gates to over 200 children and to a question that has never been more urgent: what kind of future are we preparing young Nigerians to inherit, and are we doing enough to equip them for it?…
Radio IITA 88.5 is strengthening its outreach efforts in 2025 with a targeted maize training session held in Oyo State on April 17. In partnership with IITAโs maize improvement program, the session brought together local maize farmers for a full-day learning experience designed to boost productivity through improved agronomic practices.…
In 2024, RadioIITAโs Farmers Outreach Initiative continued its mission to empower smallholder farmers with cutting-edge agricultural knowledge and practical tools, transforming livelihoods across Nigeria. Through strategic collaborations with IITAโs specialized crop breeding programs of yam, cassava, maize, soybean, cowpea, plantain, and banana, the outreach addressed critical challenges, introduced innovative techniques,…
Radio IITA Producer Dajie Odok emerged as the โBest Reporter of the Yearโ Radio Category at the 5th edition of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Nigeria Annual Media Awards. The event, held on 11 November in Abuja, was organized by the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), the Agricultural…
