Through this strategic collaboration, these two institutes showcased their shared commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices. The training aimed to empower farmers with practical knowledge and skills related to BSF technology. The overarching goal was to facilitate the…
The escalating cost of protein meal and the challenges of accessing it consistently from the market have adversely impacted smallholder chicken, fish, and pig farmers. This situation has pushed some of them to seek alternative income sources. A…
Dr. Abdoulaye Tahirou, delivered a comprehensive presentation, highlighting the underpinnings of the BBEST project. He eloquently outlined the project’s rationale, objectives, and diverse array of work packages. These encompassed the project’s implementation sites in Accra, Bamako, Niamey, Bukavu,…
The IITA-led Project BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability BBEST has been extended to the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC. A two-day inception workshop was held with partners and stakeholders of the project from January 30…
The BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (BBEST) led by IITA in collaboration with the Institute of Rural Economy (IER) welcome H.E Elianne Rigmor Koti and Melissa Sovik from the Norwegian Embassy to the BSF centralized…
After an engagement with the community members, the project team the focal person from CSIR-IIR, Dr Richard Bayitse, the Municipal Chief Executive of Nsawam Adoagyiri Mr Isaac Buabeng including other staff from the Municipal Coordinating Director Mr Jerry…
The 38th National Farmers Day celebration and agricultural fair was held at the Golden Jubilee Park, Koforidua in the eastern region under the theme: “accelerating agricultural development through value addition” from November 29th to December 2nd, 2022. The celebration brought…
The IITA BBEST Project took part in the third (3rd) edition of the Farmers’ Week held in Djirataoua in the Maradi region in Niger under the theme “Contribution of producers, organizations and stakeholders in the transformation of the…