They feed communities and care for the land.🌾
This International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate rural women farmers and their contributions to sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.
#InternationalDayOfRuralWomen #UN #RuralWomen
#WomenInAgriculture
Yesterday, 11 October 2026, we marked #DayOfTheGirl, celebrating every girl's right to safety, education, and the freedom to shape her future.
The #UN theme calls for action: End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights.
Protect her rights. Invest in her future.
#UN
Food loss and waste costs more than food; it costs resources, economic value and opportunities to strengthen food security.
This #FLWDay, we spotlight the transformative potential of reducing food loss and waste.
#FoodLoss #FoodWaste #FoodSecurity #SustainableFoodSystems
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Advancing cassava breeding through collaboration, innovation, and stronger pathways to impact.
We are pleased to be part of this important engagement as @IITA_CGIAR continues to strengthen breeding strategies, innovation, and scaling across its mandate crops.
#CassavaBreeding
The CGIAR B4T Science Program Director, Dr Makram Geha, is visiting IITA–CGIAR, engaging breeding teams across yam, cassava, banana, maize, soybean and cowpea. -1
#Cropbreeding #Cropimprovement #IITAMandateCrops #Sciencedrivensolutions
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
Sickle cell is inherited, not contagious. But that is just one part of the story.
From genotype to the effects on the body, here are some important facts everyone should know.
#SickleCellAwarenessMonth
#sicklecell
Young people are bringing new ideas, skills and perspectives to the challenges facing our communities and the world.
Today, we celebrate young people around the world who are contributing to science, agriculture, innovation and development.
#InternationalYouthDay #IITA
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The investment reflected the Institute's commitment to modernising its infrastructure in support of agricultural research and innovation. -3
Source: iita.org/news-item/new-haula…
#CountdowntoIITAat60 #AgriculturalInnovation #ResearchInfrastructure – at Ibadan, Nigeria
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Africa’s agricultural future hinges on scaling proven innovations, leaders say at AASW9
Read more...
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#IITAStories #AASW9 #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #MondayPost
We celebrate Indigenous midwives and the knowledge they carry across generations. Their work supports maternal and infant wellbeing while helping preserve culture, traditions, and community knowledge.
#IndigenousPeople #IITATV #IDOWIP2026 #HealthAndWellbeing
The world is changing, and the skills we need are changing with it.
This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, let's encourage young people to keep learning, and develop skills that will shape the future.
Every skill learned today is an investment in tomorrow.
#SkillsForASharedFuture #IITA
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Can innovation keep pace with the growing challenges of climate change and food insecurity?🌽🫘🥔
As populations continue to grow and climate pressures intensify, ensuring that everyone has access to safe, nutritious food has never been more urgent.
In the maiden episode of @iitatv Podcast Series, the IITA TV crew with the guests explored how innovation is transforming #agriculture and strengthening food systems for the future.
IITA Climate Adaptation Expert, Dr John Choptiany, and Project Management Specialist for the @Aflasafe Project in Sudan, Solara Elsheikh, joined the maiden episode to share insights on: "Why innovation is essential for food safety and availability;"
While delving into agricultural solutions already making impact.
They also discussed how #science and #innovation can help agriculture adapt to climate change while improving food security.
Follow the link below to listen...😃
youtube.com/watch?v=2G7qDvKG…
@CGIAR @RadioIITA @benin_iita @IITA_Uganda @IITARWANDA
Do you know soybean is one of the world’s most versatile crops?
Beyond being a rich source of plant protein, it supports soil health and is used to produce livestock feed, cosmetics, biodiesel, and much more.
A small crop with a big footprint. 🌱
#Soybean #IITA #Agriculture
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The entire IITA family is so proud! 🥳🥂🎊🎉👏
Big congratulations to our very own Professor Rony Swennen and Dr Alejandro Ortega-Beltran for being selected as members of the 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers cohort by The @WorldFoodPrize Foundation!
This prestigious recognition celebrates outstanding contributions to transforming food systems worldwide, in honor of the World Food Prize’s 40th anniversary.
“This achievement is due to devoted banana teamwork and support by the IITA services.” - Prof Swennen.
And we all at IITA-@CGIAR couldn’t agree more. Years of dedication, science, and teamwork across crops, research and continents have now earned global recognition.
@alexob36's work has been equally transformative, advancing research on aflatoxin management and food safety, developing innovative biocontrol solutions to reduce contamination in staple crops, and helping safeguard the health and livelihoods of millions of farmers and consumers across Africa and beyond. His science continues to drive impact where it matters most: making food systems safer, more resilient, and more inclusive.
Speaking on the announcement, IITA Director General Dr @simeonehui said, "Their selection is a testament to their scientific excellence, dedication, and the impact of their work on agricultural development and food security. It is also a recognition of the quality of science and innovation that IITA brings to Africa and the world."
Congratulations to Professor Rony Swennen and Dr Alejandro Ortega-Beltran!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
#HumansofIITA #TopAgriFoodPioneers #WorldFoodPrize #BananaResearch #FoodSafety #FoodSystems #Aflasafe
🌍 Healthy land means healthier communities.
On this World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, we recognize the importance of restoring landscapes, strengthening resilience, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
#LandRestoration #ClimateResilience #IITA
#Drought
🌱 Soybean is one of the world’s most valuable food and feed crops, and it does more than nourish people.
It also helps improve soil fertility and supports sustainable agriculture.
Here are some fascinating facts about Soybean! 👇
#soybean #IITA #Agriculture #FoodSecurity
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Climate change is reshaping agriculture across West Africa. @CGIARAfrica's story in Ghana is one of powerful partnerships, enhanced resilience for farming communities, and a solid foundation to keep building a climate-smart future on. Read the story here: lnkd.in/gJVQf3Na
ALT With appreciation to Amy Harris, AICCRA and the AICCRA Ghana team!
🚨 Asthma is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, but it can be effectively managed with the right care and awareness.
Take charge. Know your triggers. Follow your treatment. 🩺
#WorldAsthmaDay #HealthAwareness #publichealth
🚨 For many yam farmers, harvest season comes with the difficult choice of either consuming their produce or saving it for the next planting season.
But what if there was a way to do both 👀?
#IITA #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Innovation #YamFarming
— Want to learn more about the technique 👇?
youtu.be/eZMfZBVfA8o?si=lD4D…
🚨 The IITA Communication Office, led by Katherine Lopez, recently engaged the IITA Corpers’ Association in a mini-training session.
Focus areas included effective communication, writing skills, and the effective use of social media platforms.
#IITA #CapacityBuilding #NYSC
