Tag: IITA

Researchers deploy SAH technology to speed up multiplication of cassava planting materials
August 9, 2017 No Responses

Researchers deploy SAH technology to speed up multiplication of cassava planting materials

Scientists working on cassava breeding are now using the Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) technology to rev up the propagation of clean cassava planting materials.  The SAH involves the use of modified soil which holds plant roots in planting pots with little...
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FG explores new areas of collaboration with IITA
July 13, 2017 No Responses

FG explores new areas of collaboration with IITA

Research being conducted by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in seed yam multiplication holds promise and could help Nigeria to quadruple yam production, says Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe...
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Governors endorse peer advisory mechanism, targets zero hunger by 2030
June 21, 2017 No Responses

Governors endorse peer advisory mechanism, targets zero hunger by 2030

Five state Governors in Nigeria have endorsed a peer advisory mechanism to enable them monitor the implementation of their state-grown agricultural plans with a view to ending hunger by 2030. The peer advisory mechanism is a brainchild of the Nigeria...
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Gowon, Obasanjo, Adesina, Elumelu, others to speak at IITA’s 50th anniversary
May 31, 2017 No Responses

Gowon, Obasanjo, Adesina, Elumelu, others to speak at IITA’s 50th anniversary

Two former heads of state of Nigeria, Dr Yakubu Gowon, and Chief Olusegun Obasanjo will be among dignitaries that would grace the 50th anniversary celebration of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan on 24 July.   The...
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IITA donates 35,930 kilograms ‘Seeds of Renaissance’ to Borno
May 23, 2017 No Responses

IITA donates 35,930 kilograms ‘Seeds of Renaissance’ to Borno

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Monday donated about 35,930 kilograms of seeds to the Borno state government as part of efforts to cushion the humanitarian crisis in the northeastern part of Nigeria.   The donation is an...
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Researchers to unveil techniques for controlling weeds in cassava
March 28, 2017 No Responses

Researchers to unveil techniques for controlling weeds in cassava

Researchers working under the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture led Cassava Weed Management Project (IITA-CWMP) will this week share findings and recommendations on how to tackle weeds in cassava farming systems. The sharing of research findings ...
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Cassava: Experts brainstorm on challenges, way forward
March 15, 2017 No Responses

Cassava: Experts brainstorm on challenges, way forward

Still in search of a healing balm, the world’s top cassava experts are in Nigeria to report progress on developing new varieties of cassava with higher yield and nutritional content.      The high level meeting commenced on Tuesday  at...
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IITA warns against paying lip service to agriculture
November 28, 2016 No Responses

IITA warns against paying lip service to agriculture

There are negative consequences if Africa continued to pay lip service to agriculture, the Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Nteranya Sanginga has warned. Addressing members of the Board of Trustees of IITA and ...
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