📅 Thurs Oct 20
📌 Accelerated Action for Food Systems Resilience: Egypt’s plans for COP27 & the role of CGIAR
🤝 CGIAR IFPRI ICARDA
💬 ClaudiaRingler Andy Jarvis Juan Lucas Restrepo Dr. Aditi Mukherji roula majdalani & more
🎟️ bit.ly/FS-Resilience
#NPSInitiative #OneCGIAR

IITA scientists have played a leading role in developing improved cassava varieties which are disease- and pest-resistant, low in potential to generate cyanide, drought-resistant, early maturing, and high yielding.

For more information kindly visit iita.org/crops.

Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD)

Symptom:
Shortening of younger leaves, stunting and yellowing of the leaf margins of infected leaves.

Prevention:
- Don't use planting materials from unsure sources
- Spot & report suspicious symptoms

IITA BIP is the #technology delivery arm of the IITA . Through a multi-stakeholder approach, we #commercialize & #scale -out ground-breaking #agricultural technologies and #services that meet #market demands.
Learn more about us and reach out here: iitabip.com

“The IPBO Open Doors Fellowship Program (ODPF) for #women researchers in #Africa grant gives me the opportunity to improve my skills in phenotypic data collection using sustainable & innovative technologies and data analysis & interpretation.” - Madina Diancoumba
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#ODFP

The K-State Alumni Assoc association will honor our Chairman and Chief Executive and Kansas State University alumnus Kanayo Nwanze Kanayo F. Nwanze, Ph.D., as the recipient of the Alumni Excellence Award come November 4!
@KState
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💥Transforming Congolese Agriculture in partnership with IITA under the strong leadership of DG Dr Nteranya Sanginga for sustainable development & livelihood of our honorable farmers.

So, Visit IITA KALAMBO & understand our strengths on Research & Partnership 4 Development💥

💥Transforming Congolese Agriculture in partnership with IITA under the strong leadership of DG Dr Nteranya Sanginga for sustainable development & livelihood of our honorable farmers.

So, Visit IITA KALAMBO & understand our strengths on Research & Partnership 4 Development💥

Earlier today, the Executive Director/CEO of the NRCRI UMUDIKE, Prof Chiedozie Egesi held his inaugural Management Committee meeting where he implored the team to support his aspirations to move the institute to greater heights.

Fed Min of Agric/RD

Our new ED/CEO Chiedozie Egesi, started some of his duties by paying a courtesy call on the Chair of the House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, Hon Munir Babba Dan Agundi & also on the Official Spokesperson of the House of Representatives Hon Benjamin Kalu.Fed Min of Agric/RD

🌿🇹🇿 Plant Viruses 🇸🇩🧬

For 2 weeks, IITA in #Tanzania welcomes Dr. Heyam Babiker, from the Univ. of Khartoum, #Sudan . She is one of a TOO SMALL group of plant virologists in SSAfrica. Working together makes us stronger & broadens our knowledge 💪🏾🤝🏽💪🏾

2. Do you know that as a registered participant, you can also participate in the 3minutes’ thesis competition during the IARSAF-IITA 25th annual symposium?
🔗 -  bit.ly/3minutesthesis…
📅 14 - 17 November, 2022
📍IITA conference center
🔗- bit.ly/IARSAF-Symposi…

💥Visit IITA KALAMBO & understand our strengths on Research & Partnership 4 Development💥

Partners' understanding of each other's vision, mission, strengths & needs is crucial for impactful collaboration. Our thanks to Dr Bruno Miteyo head of civil DRC house presidency💥
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IITA trains food processors to improve health and nutrition using provitamin A-rich plantain flour in Gabon
'Discussions provided in-depth knowledge of #plantain flour production & its application as a substitute for #wheat flour in various foods.'
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iita.org/news-item/iita…

More students in Secondary schools within Oyo State were being oriented, evaluated and admitted into the STEP club. The students were exposed to viable careers in agriculture and why it shouldn't be seen as a punishment.

#STEPOYO #agriculture #agribusiness

ENABLE-TAAT highlights opportunities along the OFSP value chain
'This workshop will help establish a relationship between #youth agripreneurs & value chain experts & work with them on value chains they are interested in.'
Read more...
iita.org/news-item/enab…
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#iitastories #OFSP

Something big is coming
#Anticipate

ESTIMATE - a smartphone application for yam anthracnose phenotyping in the field and laboratory.
A simple & easy solution for disease phenotyping and selection of resistant clones.
IITA CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Kolade Olufisayo AfricaYam @CGIAR
hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/7…