By Mercy Lung’aho, IITA On World Pulses Day 2026, the theme chosen by the Food and Agriculture Organization, “Pulses of the world: from modesty to excellence,” could not be more timely.…
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By Mercy Lung’aho, Food Security, Nutrition and Health Program Lead, IITA Every year, we reaffirm our commitment to women and girls in science. We host panels, share statistics, and celebrate role…
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Science Blog Western AfricaCowpea: A powerhouse pulse for nutrition, resilience, and sustainable food systems
As the world celebrates World Pulses Day, it’s time to shine a spotlight on one of the most resilient, nutritious, and climate-smart crops on the planet—cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Often called…
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For three years, the IITA Gender Science Network (GSN) has remained a driving force in strengthening gender integration across agricultural research and institutional processes. Through its Gender Learnings and Exchanges for…
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The end of the year is marked by celebrations, a time to reconnect and celebrate with family members and loved ones. While we express gratitude and celebrate with family and loved…
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Eastern Africa
Unlocking soybean potential with TAAT: A field day showcasing innovative production technologies
On 1 December 2025, IITA-CGIAR hosted the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Soybean Green Field Day at its campus in Namulonge, Kampala, Uganda, bringing together over 100 stakeholders to showcase…
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For most of her life, Heritage Ajolo kept her dream a secret. When her classmates at Our Lady of Fatima Academy asked what she wanted to become, the SS2 student hesitated…
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Agriculture production in Liberia faced a major challenge, i.e., limited access to high-quality seeds of important African food crops, including soybeans. Most farmers relied on informal seed networks for the…