Kenya clears path for field trials of gene-edited banana
Landmark decision recognizes non-GMO status of gene-edited banana events
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Genomics breakthrough offers new hope for faster improvement of Africa’s staple RTB crops
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
IITA, stakeholders push for stronger legume seed systems to boost food security in Nigeria
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s legume value chain have called for stronger collaboration, improved seed dissemination systems
Climate-resilient food systems take center stage as IITA experts convene in Sierra Leone
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
Restoring forests, Reviving futures: Olokemeji hosts International Day of Forests 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 and GCA strengthen capacity of Nigerian states for SAPZ project implementation
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.
Soils4Liberia strengthens national capacity at CARI
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture has completed the Field Campaign Training Workshop in preparation for the commencement of the nationwide soil inventory
CGIAR launches Policy Innovation Hub to strengthen evidence-based policymaking in Nigeria
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).
IsDB launches Tadamon 2.0 to boost resilience in fragile regions
In a significant step toward advancing resilience in fragile regions, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group officially launched Tadamon 2.0
