New cassava varieties that withstand deadly viral diseases released in Tanzania
07 February 2012
Good news for cassava farmers! Tanzania has officially released new cassava varieties that could withstand both of the most devastating diseases of the crop: cassava brown streak (CBSD) and cassava mosaic (CMD). These varieties provide hope for millions who depend on the crop for their food and livelihood not only in Tanzania but also in other cassava-growing countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Turning prisoners to yam farmers
20 January 2012
Prison inmates participating in a yam improvement project led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Diocesan Development Services (DDS) are gaining skills on how to better cultivate the tuber crop, and are being empowered to face life’s challenges after serving their jail terms.
Agric research is improving livelihoods in Africa
11 January 2012
Research by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is not only increasing knowledge generally in the sciences, but also positively transforming livelihoods in Africa, says Ms Cecilia Akintomide, Secretary General, African Development Bank.
