From high-quality cassava flour to mobile processing and technology delivery through TAAT, Dr Adebayo Abass reflects on how research, markets and partnerships can turn Africa’s cassava production into greater value for farmers and industry. Producing more cassava does not necessarily mean…
Liberia’s efforts to strengthen agricultural planning, improve soil management, and build a more sustainable food system are receiving renewed attention as IITA, with support from the European Union (EU), leads national and international partners in a five-day Annual Planning,…
IITA–CGIAR has showcased promising soybean and cowpea varieties at its research farm in Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State, highlighting the importance of aligning crop improvement with farmers’ needs, industry requirements, and reliable seed supply systems, while strengthening farmers’ livelihoods. The…
For many of the students, binoculars were the only thing standing between them and a world they had never noticed. Looking through the lenses for the first time, the quiet rustle in the canopy suddenly had a shape, a…
In an era where technological breakthroughs and ecological crises are rapidly reshaping the African continent, the demand for rigorous, evidence-based science journalism has never been more urgent. In recognition of her track record in science communication and solutions-driven reporting,…
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 Resort in Limuru, Kenya. Colleagues from across East…
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) delivered an engaging seminar that took participants on…
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 producers and national research institutions in Ghana recently. …