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New disease-resistant cassava varieties introduced in Rwanda

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Rwandans benefit from IITA Women’s Group scholarship for the first time

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Lessons from 21 years of breeding Eastern Africa‘s popular cooking bananas

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Researchers develop a new way to describe plantain diversity in DRC

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IITA and partners conduct first proteomic investigation in plantain and banana

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Women’s group in DRC press for economic change

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Participatory land use planning is seen as key to ensuring sustainable land use in Lushoto, Tanzania.

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What would ensure the success of job creation in agribusiness in Africa?

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  • The facilitator, Olajumoke Adeyeye training the participants during the ToT. (Photo credit: JDPC, Ibadan)
    Western Africa

    Advancing gender equality in cassava agrifood systems in Oyo State

    In 2024, IITA-CGIAR, in collaboration with its Nigerian partner, the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Ibadan…

    August 8, 2025
  • Eastern Africa

    Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health using data science for nutrition recommendations to boost food productivity in West Africa

      IITA–CGIAR is deploying advanced data and AI-driven modelling to boost soil nutrient management and soil health and improve farmer productivity in West Africa, a region experiencing recurrent nutrient depletion due…

    July 25, 2025
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    Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Practices: IITA and BNARI jointly trained the Ghana Prisons Service on the BSF Technology.

      The Black Soldier Fly Production Unit, established in Kofisah hosted a training for over fifteen (15) officers of Ghana Prisons Service (GP) on the Black Soldier Fly technology from 15th…

    July 18, 2025
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    Promoting sustainable agricultural practices: IITA and BNARI jointly trained the Ghana Prisons Service on the BSF technology

      The Black Soldier Fly Production Unit, established in Kofisah hosted a training for over fifteen (15) officers of Ghana Prisons Service (GP) on the Black Soldier Fly technology from 15th…

    July 15, 2025
  • Eastern Africa

    IITA and partners boost banana seed production and enterprise development in Uganda

      Banana is a staple crop in Uganda, providing millions of people with food, income, and employment. Despite its production potential exceeding 70 tons per hectare per year, the sector faces…

    July 11, 2025
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    Revolutionizing agriculture with black soldier fly larvae and frass.

      The IITA- led BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (BBEST) Project, engaged farmers at the maiden Edition of Channel One TV’s AgriFair, held from 20th to 22nd June…

    June 22, 2025
  • Staff members and management of JDPC Ibadan with the training facilitator - Olajumoke Adeyeye (Postdoctoral Fellow, Gender Research, IITA Ibadan). Photo credit: JDPC, Ibadan.
    Western Africa

    Catalyzing inclusive agricultural development: JDPC Ibadan staff undergo training on gender transformative approaches in agrifood systems

    In a bold move to address deep-rooted gender norms and foster inclusive development through staff capacity strengthening, the Gender Equality and Inclusion Accelerator conducted a pilot training on Gender Transformative Approaches…

    May 28, 2025
  • NYDT staff engaged in a dynamic group discussion during mid-training. Photo credit: Sarah Msita
    Eastern Africa

    Driving Gender Equality in Agri-Food Systems: Reflections from a Pilot Training Course on Gender Transformative Approaches in Tanzania

    Persistent gender inequalities within agrifood systems limit equitable access to resources, decision-making power, and economic opportunities. Recognizing the need for systemic change, the Gender Equality and Inclusion Accelerator conducted a pilot…

    May 28, 2025
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