Project to boost cassava production in Africa through agronomic practices launched in Tanzania
The African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI).
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Biostatistics and SAS refresher courses organized at IITA-Kinshasa
Two statistics courses were organized for IITA staff and partners in DR Congo on 25 January to 5 February.
Special feature: IITA long-term trials validate ISFM benefits
IITA researchers working together with other scientists have shown that food security, crop yields and farmers’ livelihoods
Inqaba-IITA trains staff on phylogenetics
Inqaba biotec West Africa in collaboration with IITA organized an Introductory Phylogenetics Workshop on 24-29 January, at IITA, Ibadan.
Announcing the Joint Pan-African Grain Legume and World Cowpea Conference
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Feed-the-Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Grain Legumes (Legume Innovation Lab), and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), in collaboration with major international agricultural research organizations and development partners and sponsors, proudly announce the holding of the Joint Pan-African Grain Legume and World Cowpea Conference on 28 February to 4 … Continue reading Announcing the Joint Pan-African Grain Legume and World Cowpea Conference
Insect collection
Insects represent the majority of living organisms on Earth, accounting for about two-thirds of all creatures and filling many niches in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. They play an important regulatory role, but some can become notorious pests of agricultural, medical, and veterinary importance. In Africa where much of the planet’s insect biodiversity occurs, rapidly … Continue reading Insect collection
Biometrics
The Biometrics Unit supports IITA’s scientific staff and researchers in using statistical methodology and software to improve the planning, designing, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of research proposals and results. In addition, it offers courses, workshops, and seminars aimed at improving the use of statistical methods and specialized software. The Biometrics Unit contributes to R4D through … Continue reading Biometrics
Cassava Processing
Ibadan, Nigeria, West Africa New processing facilities were built at headquarters in 2015 with funding from the African Development Bank-funded SARD-SC project. The IITA Youth Agripreneurs (IYA) are managing the facilities to produce new value-added products from cassava. Tanzania, East Africa A training center on cassava processing was completed in January 2016. Facilities included an … Continue reading Cassava Processing
Climate Change Center
Cotonou, Benin, West Africa The Climate Change Center in Benin serves as a center of excellence for research in climate change and biocontrol. The biodiversity center was established as a leading research and training center providing sustainable solutions to crop biotic stresses linked with climate change in West Africa in partnership with CORAF/ WECARD, West … Continue reading Climate Change Center
