Dr George Mahuku, IITA plant pathologist for Eastern, Central and Southern Africa shares on IITA's research on controlling aflatoxins - a major global health problem that threatens lives and livelihoods.

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina giving his 1st speech at the Agriserve Building at IITA 50th anniversary in Ibadan on 24 July 2017.

PICS bags demonstrated in Imo State, Nigeria.

Integrating breeding tools to speed up yam breeding activities and data management in West Africa. Where are we?”

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina giving his second speech at Agriserve building at IITA 50th anniversary in Ibadan.

To create awareness and introduce youth to agribusiness and agricultural value chain

Attracting and Retaining Nigerian Youth in Agriculture

Purpose and Objectives of the workshop: (i) To impart knowledge about major pests and pathogens of maize, risks to maize seed health, seed-borne pathogens, (ii) To inform about measures to control pests and disease and production of disease and pest-free seed (iii) To demonstrate laboratory methods for seed health testing

To raise awareness about the status of maize lethal necrosis (MLN) spread and progress towards MLN control in MLNA-affected regions in East Africa. To discuss and prioritize action plans for preventive control of MLN

Towards Food and Nutrition Security for the next Half Century: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is 50 years old this year 2017. The year is therefore Golden Jubilee year for the institute, and is celebrated through two core events. The first event aimed at celebrating performance and achievements of the institute over its 50 years of operation. It also celebrated staff, alumni, partners and donors that have been part of the history ...