In 2024, IITA-CGIAR, in collaboration with its Nigerian partner, the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Ibadan…
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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…
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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…
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Western AfricaCatalyzing 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…
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Eastern AfricaDriving 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…
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The United Nations designated 12 May the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise global awareness of how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the…
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IITA programs focus on effective solutions from nature and use advanced technologies, data, and AI tools to manage various endemic, emerging, and invasive pests that threaten food production in sub-Saharan Africa.…
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Science BlogBiological control without borders: IITA’s leadership in sustainable plant health solutions
Inaugural releases of biocontrol agents against the mango mealybug, attended by the State Minister for Agriculture Hon. Fred Bwiino Kyakulaga, FAO and senior government officials, and IITA’s Georg Goergen (Image Credit:…