About us

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture.

We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported by several countries. To view the list of investors, click here.

Our crops

We work on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava and maize

Our structure

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Contact info

Headquarters
IITA PMB 5320, Ibadan
Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234 2 7517472, (0)8039784000, (0)8055055954,
(0)8034035281, (0)8034035282, (0)8034035283
VOIP via USA: 1-201-6336094
Fax: INMARSAT: 873761798636
E-mail: iita@cgiar.org

International mailing address
IITA
Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Road
Croydon CR9 3EE, UK