Adopting new cassava genotypes in gari production
Cassava, a perennial woody shrub with an edible root, is one of IITA-CGIAR’s mandate crops and a major staple crop in Africa.
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Agric Commissioner reiterates government’s commitment to ensuring zero hunger in Benue State
Benue State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr Kester Kyenge, has applauded the IITA Zero Hunger Initiative (IITA-ZHI) project for its efforts to ensure food security in the state.
Tanzanian high school students request agricultural training from IITA
“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.” This quote from Carl R. Rogers gives meaning to the request presented to IITA-CGIAR by Kibaha Boys High School students during the farmers’ field day held recently in Kibaha.
IITA’s research intervention transforming Rwandan agriculture
IITA-CGIAR in Rwanda contributes to agriculture technology through innovation generation in its work to improve crop varieties and strengthen the seed system of the country.
PICAGL-supported NABANA cassava variety at the heart of the Luhwindja agricultural fair
The IITA-CGIAR Projet Intégré des Grand Lacs (PICAGL) participated in the agricultural fair organized from 29 to 31 August in Luhwindja, Mwenga territory in South Kivu, by the Agro Pastoral Cooperative for the Self-Promotion of Women
Muhogo Bora project validates socially inclusive model for selecting cassava seed entrepreneurs in Tanzania
The Muhogo Bora (MB) project brought together 28 regional and local government authorities comprising Regional Agricultural Advisors (RAAs); District Agricultural, Irrigation and Cooperative Officers
Tricot: A better method for on-farm crop testing
The NextGen Cassava Breeding project, the IITA Cassava Breeding Unit, and Sahel Consulting organized a triadic comparison of technologies (Tricot) workshop with the Nigerian variety release committee recently.
AKILIMO App plays critical role in supporting Tanzanian cassava farmers
The Research and Innovation Coordinator at Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) Ukiriguru Center, Dr Deusdedit Peter Mlay, has emphasized the significance of the AKILIMO App in improving crop yields.
IITA researchers to develop innovations for cassava production using end-user information
Esther Oluwatosin Obafunsho, a young female researcher, recently led IITA’s gender and research team from the Cassava Breeding Unit to conduct fieldwork for a technographic study of cassava users’ activities
IFAD-funded Zero Hunger Project makes progress in achieving its objective in Nigeria
As part of efforts to realize IITA’s Zero Hunger initiative (ZHI) partnership with FGN/IFAD-VCDP on cassava value chain development in Benue State, the IITA Zero Hunger Project team were in Benue State in February on an assessment and training visit.