Nigeria has launched the AgriConnect Compact, a national initiative designed to strengthen agricultural value chains by connecting production with infrastructure, research, finance, processing, logistics and markets. The initiative was launched at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Oyo State, bringing together government officials, development partners, research institutions, financial institutions and private-sector stakeholders. ...

The OPEC Fund for International Development and CGIAR have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating investment in climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable food systems, and rural development across developing regions. The agreement was formalised during the Islamic Development Bank Group Annual Meetings by OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa and CGIAR Executive Managing Director Ismahane Elouafi, ...

CIMMYT’s new Bambey greenhouse accelerates advanced research and breeding for key dryland crops, driving resilient and nutrition-focused innovations across West and Central Africa By CIMMYT Bambey, Senegal – 2025. A major milestone for agricultural research and food security in West and Central Africa was reached today with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art greenhouse at the ISRA–CNRA research ...

By Moureen Awori, Communication and Visibility Expert (IITA), with contributions from Ngowenani Nohayi (IWMI) and George Mahuku (IITA) Uniting to drive transformative change in Eastern and Southern Africa, the CGIAR Scaling for Impact (S4I) program under Area of Work 5 (AoW5): Learning for Impact, recently brought together a diverse group of regional partners, led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the International Water Management ...

Teresia Wacira [KMFRI], Venny Mwainge [KMFRI], Caleb Ogwai [KMFRI], and Eric Teplitz [Cornell University] (from left to right) conduct a bacterial culture from a cage farmed Nile tilapia in Kisumu County, Lake Victoria. Photo credit: Meshack Mayianda. July 30, NAIROBI – A newly published study has revealed key findings on fish health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in ...

Editor’s note:This viewpoint is part of Chapter 5 of Foresight Africa 2025-2030, a report with cutting-edge insights and actionable strategies for Africa’s inclusive and sustainable development in the run-up to 2030. Read the full chapter on AI and emerging technologies. Several examples of AI applications in agriculture illustrate how AI is already making a tangible impact on ...

Maize is crucial to food security and economic sustainability in Nigeria and Africa. While improved maize varieties have the potential to boost agricultural productivity and profitability, their adoption is shaped by various social and economic factors. Recent studies emphasize the need for a gender-responsive approach to maize breeding to ensure that both women and men ...

The initiative is spearheaded by the International Livestock Research Institute to help meet rising demand for meat, milk and eggs while keeping emissions in check. A new hub launched at the COP29 climate talks will provide a one-stop-shop for solutions to help the livestock sector in developing countries meet rising demand for animal-source foods while ...

AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina (third left) hosted Africa-based CGIAR Directors General at the Bank’s HQ in Abidjan to discuss ways to strengthen food and agricultural productivity in Africa. The African Development Bank Group and the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR) committed on Thursday to strengthen their collaboration to increase food production and ...

By Gilbert Ekugbe The Consultative Group for International Agriculture Research (CGIAR), has announced that its current Board Member, Ms. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, would succeed Mr. Marco Ferroni as the group’s system board chair. This followed Ferroni’s decision to retire and step down from his position as CGIAR after five years of service on December 31, ...