The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA and Rotary International explore new frontiers in partnership for community development

African Development Bank approves Phase III of TAAT program

IITA releases five new soybean varieties in Mozambique

Zanthoxylum leprieurii: A keystone resource for birds and biodiversity conservation in Nigeria

World Bank mission hails FSRP as key milestone in Sierra Leone's agricultural transformation

IITA gender team strengthens researchers’ capacity on the Africa Agricultural Adaptation (AAA) ATLAS

Leaf bud cutting propagation quietly transforming seed production in Nigeria

Rwanda launches BioCap project with IITA as key biotechnology partner

IITA commissions advanced irrigation systems and mechanized farm equipment to boost research excellence

Africa’s leading partner for research for development

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity.

Areas of Focus

Improving Crops

Making Healthy Crops

Managing Natural Resources

Improving Livelihoods

Enhancing Nutritional Value

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We are in more than 35 countries in Africa

Central Africa Hub
Eastern Africa Hub
Southern Africa Hub
Western Africa Hub

IITA Headquarters

IITA Hubs

Stations

We safeguard the future

IITA has made a long-term commitment to conserve Africa’s plant and animal genetic resources for future generations.

Strategic Initiatives

Capacity Development

Commercializing Technologies

Gender Empowerment

Youth in Agribusiness

Enhancing the seed sector