The native biocontrol agents are being used to control notorious food-borne toxins in 15 countries in Africa. Across Africa and much of the tropical world, farmers growing maize, groundnut, sorghum, and…
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Science BlogInvisible threats: Addressing food safety risks in Africa’s informal markets to protect future generations
Have you ever paused to ponder the safety of the food on your plate? It is a question often overshadowed by concerns of availability and nutritional value, especially in many African…
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UncategorizedIITA and UNIKIN have raised awareness among households to ensure the sustainable supply of household waste.
In order to ensure a sustainable supply of household waste for its black soldier fly larvae production unit established at the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), the BBEST project in partnership…
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Eastern AfricaCharting a new path for agricultural transformation with the Kampala CAADP Declaration
Following the Extraordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) held in Kampala, Uganda, early in the year, during which African leaders adopted the Kampala CAADP Declaration and endorsed the Comprehensive Africa…
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Uganda has been one of the hubs for IITA‘s research and development efforts since 1992. The station, strategically located at the Sendusu farm in Namulonge, benefits from a subequatorial climate with…
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Over the years, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Uganda has made significant strides in Agricultural Research and Development in the region. One of the key pillars of IITA-CGIAR‘s…
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In a bid to strengthen collaboration with key national partners, the IITA Senior Management Team, led by Director General Dr Simeon Ehui, embarked on a two-day mission to Dodoma, Tanzania’s capital,…
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UncategorizedIITA BBEST PROJECT BOOSTS PARTNERS CAPACITY ON BUSINESS MODEL DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
As part of its effort to develop a business model for small and medium scale production to inform potential businesses and private investors on the profitability of the Black Soldier…