Research fellows call for partnership and research for agricultural transformation
In line with IITA’s goal of transforming Africa’s Agriculture, the International Association of Research Scholars and Fellows
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IITA and Reeyor fabricate agricultural processing machines to improve food processing
Reeyor Food and Beverage Processing Machines and Gelgoog Intelligent Technology Company Limited partnered with IITA’s Business Incubation Platform (BIP) to launch the showroom of agricultural processing machines
IITA News: 1 – 5 November 2021 (No. 2613)
IITA to collaborate with other organizations on wheat production
His Excellency John Donnelly, the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, proposed an area of collaboration with the Institute on a recent visit to IITA headquarters. Commissioner Donnelly was accompanied by his spouse, Madame Sunita Kofnala, and Political and Economic Officer Tosin Gbolasere. Representing IITA Director General Nteranya Sanginga, Deputy Director General for Corporate Services Hilde … Continue reading IITA to collaborate with other organizations on wheat production
Forging partnerships with NASC to create a sustainable seed system in Northeast Nigeria
Farmers need timely access to quality seed and other essential agricultural inputs to ensure optimal crop yield contributing to improved household-level food security. According to the International Seed Federation (ISF), “The world’s long-term stability rests on several pillars, one of which is food security. Seed is the starting point of the food system, and farmers … Continue reading Forging partnerships with NASC to create a sustainable seed system in Northeast Nigeria
ILRI showcases feed production technology as IITA delegates tour facilities
An IITA delegation consisting of the Deputy Director General, Partnerships for Delivery, Kenton Dashiell; Director of the Development and Delivery Office, Alfred Dixon; and Coordinator of the TAAT Program Management Unit, Chrys Akem, held a collaborative meeting at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Ibadan, Nigeria. The delegation embarked on a facility tour after … Continue reading ILRI showcases feed production technology as IITA delegates tour facilities
Delivering scalable, sustainable fall armyworm technology to TAAT beneficiaries
Fall Armyworm (FAW) is a highly damaging pest to maize. However, in the past five years, it has become a source of concern to smallholder farmers in Africa, who have to devise ways of controlling the pest using chemicals they can hardly afford. The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Fall Armyworm Compact is helping … Continue reading Delivering scalable, sustainable fall armyworm technology to TAAT beneficiaries
Minister lauds IITA’s research and capacity building of future researchers efforts in Tanzania and pledges support
Tanzania’s Agriculture Minister, Hon. Prof Adolph Mkenda, has expressed his appreciation for the scientific endeavors of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), which have had a significant impact in finding sustainable solutions to the challenges facing the country’s agriculture sector and assured the institute of his government’s support. The Minister particularly commended IITA’s work … Continue reading Minister lauds IITA’s research and capacity building of future researchers efforts in Tanzania and pledges support
ENABLE Youth Cameroon back on track
The Cameroonian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER), Gabriel Mbairobe, and the IITA-Cameroon Country Representative Cargèle Masso signed an amendment to the agreement on youth vocational training in agricultural entrepreneurship and Agri-business (ENABLE Youth Cameroon) on 30 October.
