Landmark decision recognizes non-GMO status of gene-edited banana events 12 May 2026 – Nairobi, Kenya: A quiet but significant shift in Kenya’s agricultural landscape is opening new opportunities and doors for innovation and renewed hope for banana farmers affected…
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) – locally known as cocoyam in Nigeria – supports food and nutrition security for many rural households in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Nigeria is the world’s largest taro producer, cultivating approximately 1.3 million hectares…
In Liberia, the agriculture sector is considered a strategic pillar for alleviating poverty, improving food and nutrition security, and increasing farmers’ income. The sector provides livelihood for more than 68 percent of the country’s population. It is impacting Liberia’s quest for food…
IITA–CGIAR has launched a groundbreaking initiative to enhance bamboo agroforestry and economic resilience among smallholder farmers in Uganda. “Enhancing Bamboo Agroforestry & Economic Resilience for Smallholder Farmers in Uganda”, under the WeWork-green and decent jobs for youth project,…
On World Meteorological Day, marked on 23 March, the world is asked to reflect on the importance of weather observation. This year’s theme, ‘Observing today, protecting tomorrow,’ could be read as an abstract aspiration. However, at the International Institute…
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The Bambara groundnut (BGN) (Vigna subterranea), once labeled an orphan crop, has now assumed the status of an important underutilized nutritious, drought-resistant legume crop, and is now positioned as a promising future crop that is serving a varied choice…
Soybeans have steadily emerged as one of the most strategic crops across Africa. Its value spans multiple sectors, including nutrition, livestock feed, and agro-industrial development, making it a cornerstone of rural livelihoods and national economic growth. From soybean oil…