{"id":16622,"date":"2026-06-20T12:52:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.iita.org\/news-item\/iita-honored-for-supporting-development-of-tanzanias-agric-sector-at-nane-nane-exhibition\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T19:12:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T19:12:26","slug":"iita-honored-for-supporting-development-of-tanzanias-agric-sector-at-nane-nane-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/news-item\/iita-honored-for-supporting-development-of-tanzanias-agric-sector-at-nane-nane-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"IITA honored for supporting development of Tanzania\u2019s agric sector at \u201cNane nane\u201d exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"The Tanzanian government recognized IITA\u2019s role in supporting the development of the agriculture sector in the country during the week-long national agricultural exhibition held in Lindi-Mtwara, Tanzania, 1\u20138 August.\n\nThe exhibition, dubbed \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/anydayguide.com\/calendar\/2322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nane Nane<\/a>\u201d or \u201ceight eight\u201d, lasts for 8 days and its climax is on 8 August, which is a public holiday that recognizes the importance of agriculture and its actors in building the country\u2019s economy. The exhibitions bring together stakeholders from the government, research institutes, universities, the private sector, and NGOs to showcase agriculture-related technologies and activities.\n<div id=\"attachment_2717\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 875px\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1024_DSCN000.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2717\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1024_DSCN000.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Victor Manyong explaining to the former first lady, Salma Kikwete, IITA\u2019s research on aflasafe, an effective biocontrol agent for reducing aflatoxin contamination.\" width=\"875\" height=\"599\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2717\" \/><\/a>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Victor Manyong explains to the former first lady, Salma Kikwete, IITA\u2019s research on aflasafe, an effective biocontrol agent for reducing aflatoxin contamination.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\nThe exhibition, dubbed \u201cNane Nane\u201d or \u201ceight eight\u201d, lasts for 8 days and its climax is on 8 August, which is a public holiday that recognizes the importance of agriculture and its actors in building the country\u2019s economy. The exhibitions bring together stakeholders from the government, research institutes, universities, the private sector, and NGOs to showcase agriculture-related technologies and activities.\n\nThe Institute\u2019s exhibition was ranked third under NGOs that supported the development of Tanzania\u2019s agriculture sector at the closing ceremony. The event was presided over by the Tanzanian Vice President, HE\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samia_Suluhu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan<\/a>, who handed over the trophies to the winners. IITA Director for Eastern Africa,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/iita-staff\/manyong-victor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victor Manyong<\/a>, who was also among the key dignitaries at the event, received the trophy on behalf of IITA.\n<div id=\"attachment_2718\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/886_DSCN9998.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2718\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/886_DSCN9998.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Manyong receiving IITA\u2019s trophy from the Tanzanian Vice president, Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan. Looking on are the Hon. Ministers of Agriculture and Finance.\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2718\" \/><\/a>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manyong receiving IITA\u2019s trophy from the Tanzanian Vice president, Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan. Looking on are the Hon. Ministers of Agriculture and Finance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\nSome of the technologies and products that IITA showcased included inoculants (NoduMax and Legumefix) to boost legume production under the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.n2africa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N2Africa<\/a>\u00a0project;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aflasafe.com\/aflasafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aflasafe<\/a>, the biocontrol technology to control aflatoxin; and the collapsible drying case (CDC), PICS bags, shelling machine, and cassava waxing to reduce postharvest losses. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iitayouthagripreneurs.wordpress.com\/tag\/tanzania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanzania Youth Agripreneurs<\/a>\u00a0(TYA) also were part of the exhibitions and displayed some products from their agribusinesses such as high-quality cassava flour and other cassava snacks.\n\nOther IITA staff at the event included Freddy Baijukya, N2Africa Country representative; George Mahuku, IITA Senior Plant Pathologist; Catherine Njuguna, Communication Officer for Eastern Africa; and staff from N2Africa, aflasafe research, and TYA.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Tanzanian government recognized IITA\u2019s role in supporting the development of the agriculture sector in the country during the week-long national agricultural exhibition held in Lindi-Mtwara, Tanzania, 1\u20138 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