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Empowering African plant protection agencies to combat devastating potato pest

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is empowering National Plant Protection Organisations in Africa to effectively detect and manage Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN),...

Michael Simire - August 4, 2025

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Securing Africa’s agricultural future: The science, communication, politics and urgency of now

One of the key outcomes of the Second African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT2025), held in Kigali, Rwanda, in June 2025, was a timely...

Michael Simire - July 31, 2025

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When stakeholders examined agroecology principles to advance food sovereignty in Nigeria

Agricultural systems across the world are under increasing pressure to meet growing food demands. This pressure is high in Nigeria due to purportedly high...

Michael Simire - July 28, 2025

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Togo taps Regional Hub in promoting soil health, boosting farm productivity

Togo’s farmers struggle with poor soils and declining yields. The reason: low awareness of nutrients status of soils and inefficient fertiliser use. A regional initiative...

Michael Simire - July 28, 2025

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AfDB approves over $30m to protect Beninese farmers from climate shocks, food insecurity

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $30.25 million in financing for a climate protection and agricultural sector resilience...

Michael Simire - July 25, 2025

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Lagos unveils N500bn agric initiative to boost food security

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, launched a ₦500 billion Uptake Guarantee Fund aimed at transforming the state’s food...

Michael Simire - July 23, 2025

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The future of smallholder farming: How technology and finance can unlock Africa’s agricultural potential

Across Africa, smallholder farmers sit at the heart of the continent’s food systems, yet many remain trapped in cycles of low productivity, limited access...

Michael Simire - July 23, 2025

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Regional Hub uses data science for nutrition recommendations to boost food productivity in West Africa

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is deploying advanced data and AI driven modelling to boost soil nutrient management, soil health and improve...

Michael Simire - July 22, 2025

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