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IITA reintroduces African yam-bean with 40 varieties

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says it has embarked on "genetic diversity" land race for African yam-bean crop to improve soil fertility...
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IITA launches post-harvest loss projects in eight states

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, launched a project on reducing post-harvest losses across vitamin A cassava (VAC)...
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Agric & Biotech

Why we targeted food security, income opportunities for farmers in 2021, by IITA

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in 2021, focused on achieving Nigeria’s food security as well as creating income opportunities for farmers. The institute,...
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IITA, Ghana inaugurate project to accelerate impact of climate change research on Africa

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan and the Ghana Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Ghana inaugurated a project...
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ICRISAT awarded 2021 Africa Food Prize

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been awarded the 2021 Africa Food Prize, for work that has improved food...
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Agric & Biotech

Food security: Expert seeks conservation, utilisation of genetic resources in Nigeria

Director, NextGen Cassava Project, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Prof. Chiedozie Egesi, has called for conservation and utilisation of genetic resources for food...
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Agric & Biotech

IITA collaborates with Nigerian growers to transform cassava sector

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 in Abuja signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria Cassava Growers...
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Agric & Biotech

IITA scientists identify post-emergence herbicides for cassava weed control

Scientists working with the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI), a scheme  under International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), have identified some post-emergence herbicides to...
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