The BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability BBEST held its annual review meeting in Kinshasa, DRC, just after its official launch on March 16-17, 2023. The two-day meeting…
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Science BlogOne crop, three identities: What Bambara groundnut teaches us about the future of pulses
By Mercy Lung’aho, IITA On World Pulses Day 2026, the theme chosen by the Food and Agriculture Organization, “Pulses of the world: from modesty to excellence,” could not be more timely.…
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By Mercy Lung’aho, Food Security, Nutrition and Health Program Lead, IITA Every year, we reaffirm our commitment to women and girls in science. We host panels, share statistics, and celebrate role…
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Science Blog Western AfricaCowpea: A powerhouse pulse for nutrition, resilience, and sustainable food systems
As the world celebrates World Pulses Day, it’s time to shine a spotlight on one of the most resilient, nutritious, and climate-smart crops on the planet—cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Often called…
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For three years, the IITA Gender Science Network (GSN) has remained a driving force in strengthening gender integration across agricultural research and institutional processes. Through its Gender Learnings and Exchanges for…
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UncategorizedEXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) To take over and operate a factory producing larvae from Black Solider Fly and Organic fertilizer at Kofisah near Nsawam
1. BRIEF BACKGROUND The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to address Africa’s most pressing challenges, including hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural…
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The end of the year is marked by celebrations, a time to reconnect and celebrate with family members and loved ones. While we express gratitude and celebrate with family and loved…
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Eastern Africa
Unlocking soybean potential with TAAT: A field day showcasing innovative production technologies
On 1 December 2025, IITA-CGIAR hosted the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Soybean Green Field Day at its campus in Namulonge, Kampala, Uganda, bringing together over 100 stakeholders to showcase…