IITA has made significant progress in its plantain research in West Africa with the generation of seedlings from crosses with in vitro induced tetraploids from diploids―a first for the Institute. The IITA Regional Banana Breeding Manager, Delphine Amah,…
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The IYA cultivated 4 ha of cassava, 4 ha of maize, 3 ha of soybean and 2 ha of plantain, all within IITA campus in 2013. The group also extended its farm activities outside IITA campus to Ogbomosho…
“They are an opportunity if we convert their energies (the youth) to agricultural development but they could be a ‘time bomb’ if we fail to do so,” President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Dr Kanayo…
Members of the IYA participated in a roundtable discussion organized by the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria on 25 November 2013. Eight young female entrepreneurs were present for the roundtable discussion which was focused on young female entrepreneurship.…
As part of efforts to get more young people engaged in agriculture, members of IYA went for an outreach in Ibarapa Local Government Area and gave a seminar presentation to the youth in the community on the benefits…
There are strong indications that IITA Regional Directors may replicate the IITA Youth Agripreneur model as part of efforts to engage young people in agriculture and create employment at the hub level. The desire to replicate a similar program…
Members of the IITA Youth Agripreneurs participated in the 2013 Open Day, exhibiting products from their farms and also distributing literature to visitors about their activities. The event which was held on 16 November provided an opportunity for…
The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has pledged his administration’s willingness to work with IITA towards addressing youth unemployment and food insecurity. The Governor has also made a commitment to support the construction of a youth…