Roots, Tubers, and Bananas (RTB) crops, which include cassava, yam, banana, plantain, sweet potato, and potato, remain at the heart of food and nutritional security for millions
Scientists, professionals, and key stakeholders from the West African and Sahel Hub (WASH) of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture have gathered in Freetown for the 2026
The historic town of Olokemeji provided a fitting backdrop for the celebration of the International Day of Forests 2026, themed “Forests and economies.
IITA, in collaboration with the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), successfully conducted a Training of Trainers workshop to support the implementation of Phase II of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture has completed the Field Campaign Training Workshop in preparation for the commencement of the nationwide soil inventory
On 9 April 2026, Nigeria officially launched the CGIAR Policy Innovation Hub, jointly led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
As part of efforts to strengthen partnerships, research and impact visibility in Tanzania, IITA-CGIAR organized a stakeholder engagement event and open day