In Maragua, Murang’a County, researchers are testing whether combining crushed basalt, biochar, and compost can help restore soil fertility, improve crop productivity, and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The CarboRestore field experiment brings together IITA, the University of…
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices could play an important role in strengthening food security and improving the nutritional quality of diets among smallholder farming households in Mali, according to a new study by researchers from IITA and the Institut d’Economie…
As part of efforts to reaffirm IITA–CGIAR‘s commitment to strengthen resilient agricultural systems and transform rural livelihoods in Mozambique through climate-smart agriculture, strategic partnerships, and resilient farming systems, IITA Southern Africa Hub Director, Dr David Chikoye visited the Sofala Water,…
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 success is its commitment to capacity building, empowering…