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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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    Better farming, better health and nutrition: Partners collaborate to deliver technologies for improved nutrition to smallholder farmers

    To contribute to enhance the nutritional aspects of smallholder farmers in Rwanda, AID-I GLR has leveraged an existing nutritional program implemented by Catholic Relief Service (CRS)…

    March 27, 2024
  • Small packs of Bean seeds designed with information on seed characteristiccs
    Eastern Africa

    Size matters in seeding success: Small packs drive market penetration for improved seed

    Seed systems in the Great Lakes Region are still at the nascent stage, characterized by diversity in actors, and in production and distribution models.…

    March 27, 2024
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    IITA BBEST showcases agricultural innovations during H.E Rigmor Elianne Koti’s visit.

      The BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (BBEST) led by IITA in collaboration with the Institute of Rural Economy (IER) welcome H.E Elianne Rigmor Koti and Melissa Sovik…

    March 17, 2024
  • Central Africa

    Why gender equality and social inclusion matter for AID-I GLR in scaling agricultural innovations

    At the heart of the Feed the Future/USAID Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative Rapid Delivery Hub (AID-I GLR), efforts continue to amplify the impact of agricultural innovations and technologies. However,…

    March 8, 2024
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    IITA BBEST AND INRAN Showcase the BSF technology at CNRA.

      The IITA- Led project BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (BBEST) in collaboration the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique du Niger (INRAN) took part in the 4th…

    March 8, 2024
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    IITA BBEST held an inception meeting with partners and stakeholders in DRC

      The IITA-led Project BSF for Bio Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability BBEST has been extended to the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC. A two-day inception workshop was held with partners…

    January 31, 2024
  • PROSSIVA meeting participants.
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    Partners review innovation research achievements for vegetatively propagated crop seed systems and plan for 2024

    Following the first year of implementation, the Program for Seed System Innovation for Vegetatively-propagated Crops in Africa (PROSSIVA) held its annual review and planning meeting from 12 to 14 December 2023…

    January 25, 2024
  • A woman food processor showcasing her nutrient-dense food products.
    Western Africa

    Farmers and traders’ insights on enhancing the cowpea value chains for improved health and wealth in Nigeria

    Cowpea is an important grain legume crop widely grown for human food, livestock fodder, and feeds. It is widely recognized as a staple dietary protein source, rich in micronutrients such as…

    January 19, 2024
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