A promising technology. A pressing need. What connects the two? That question shaped discussions at the 2026 IITA Eastern Africa Hub Retreat, held from 16 to 18 September at Ridge Cabin…
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Western AfricaUnlocking Africa’s crop diversity through adaptive breeding: Insights from Prof Carlos Iglesias
As part of the working visit of Dr Makram Geha, Director of the CGIAR Breeding for Tomorrow (B4T) Science Program, to IITA–CGIAR, Professor Carlos Iglesias of North Carolina State University (NCSU)…
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As part of efforts to support the availability of quality planting material for farmers ahead of the 2027 production season, IITA donated breeder seeds of two improved yam varieties to seed…
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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…
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New genomic evidence could help scientists distinguish ancient viral remnants from active infections—and support safer yam germplasm exchange Yams are prone to several viruses, and some of their genomes contain diverse…
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Eastern AfricaUnlocking women’s land rights in cassava agrifood system through legal aid: Transformative pathways from Stand for Her Land Tanzania Symposium
For over 70 percent of rural women in Tanzania, land is more than an agriculturally productive asset. It is the foundation for livelihoods, household food and nutrition security, economic empowerment,…
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When Adeoluwa Modupe left an IITA yam farmers’ training earlier this year, she did more than take home new knowledge. She took it to the farm. Today, about two acres of…
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What makes a good cassava variety? For farmers, it may be high yield,early maturing, excellent plant architecture ,variety conversion ratios, product suitability and quality food properties after processing.For processors, it goes…