Tag:International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA launches Africa’s first soybean speed breeding facility to accelerate crop innovation

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has launched Africa’s first soybean speed breeding facility in Zambia, marking a major breakthrough in efforts to...

TAAT convenes strategic meeting to accelerate agricultural transformation across Africa

The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) has convened a high-level Work Planning Meeting under its Phase II Addendum to strengthen the delivery of...

IITA designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance 

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has been officially designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, recognising the ecological significance of...

Emerald Forest Reserve designated global Key Biodiversity Area following IITA assessments

The Emerald Forest Reserve (EFR), located in Ikoyi-Osun, Osun State, Nigeria, has been officially designated a global Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), following years of rigorous,...

IITA inaugurates irrigation system, research farm equipment for improved varieties

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has inaugurated irrigation systems and research farm equipment to develop and deliver improved...

IITA, UN strengthen partnership to accelerate food security, agricultural transformation in Nigeria

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has reaffirmed commitment to advancing agricultural transformation and food security in Nigeria through stronger research-backed partnerships and...

IITA, TAAT to bring practical grain solutions to farmers at African Grain Trade Summit

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) will play a leading role at the 11th African Grain...

IITA releases 200 improved crop varieties

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says it has released more than 200 improved crop varieties in collaboration with Nigerian Research Institutions and...

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IPCC experts in Rome to advance Methodology Report on Short‑lived Climate Forcers

Over 130 experts from more than 50 countries are meeting at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization...
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Households pay $12tr a year in hidden fossil fuel costs – Report

New research by 350.org shows that, on top of soaring energy bills, fossil fuels cost households an additional $12...

Don urges geographers to deploy maps, data to save Nigeria’s forests

Prof. Adesola Ogidiolu has urged geographers to deploy mapping tools and data-driven approaches to address Nigeria’s worsening forest crisis,...

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IPCC experts in Rome to advance Methodology Report on Short‑lived Climate Forcers

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