In a move to deepen collaboration in agricultural research and innovation, the High Commissioner of Rwanda to Nigeria, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo, visited the IITA headquarters in Ibadan recently. The visit marks a renewed commitment to building strategic partnerships between Rwanda and IITA in advancing agricultural transformation across Africa. Welcoming the Rwandan delegation, IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director ...

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 ...

In Nigeria, the introduction of enhanced yam varieties by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and CGIAR is transforming yam cultivation across several states, including Benue, Cross River, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Niger, Oyo, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. These varieties, known for their higher yields and resilience, are being adopted by local farmers, ...