Radio IITA

28/06/2024

28/06/2024

Happy ! Today we celebrate cassava, a vital root vegetable that provides food and security for millions around the world. Here's to this delicious and nutritious crop! International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)CGIARIITA GoSeed@followers

28/06/2024

PRESS RELEASE 💃🏻💃🏻🥳🥳💚💚📰📰
Ibadan Nigeria, June 2024

IITA Forest Center advances reforestation impacts globally in tree propagation project

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socimp.2024.100067

IITA Forest Center has been making positive headlines in since 2015. In this 👆 recently published scientific paper, IITA Forest Center reports its groundbreaking impacts over the last eight years! These impacts cut across the environmental, social, and economic spaces, significantly contributing to the accomplishment of and in positive climate solutions and improved life on land.

As a key driver of reforestation solutions in , Center knows that the choice of is crucial to the success of reforestation programs worldwide. Native tree species protect the African landscape, preserve endemic biodiversity, and serve better ecosystem services and functions than non-native tree species. However, many reforestation stakeholders in Africa opt for non-native tree species (NNTs) for quick income to support their families despite their acknowledgment of the benefits of planting native tree species over NNTs.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socimp.2024.100067

What are their major inhibitors? They are the lack of information, availability of seeds, and suitable propagation techniques. Some believe that certain trees are planted by the gods simply because efforts to propagate and plant them have proven abortive. To mitigate the shortage of propagation information and lack of expertise in propagating native trees, IITA Forest Center developed an easy-to-read and freely downloadable Manual of Tree Propagation (MTP) for forest and conservation stakeholders.

In eight years, over 1,000 propagation modules of 55 different native tree species uploaded on IITA Forest Center's website have been downloaded across 15 countries worldwide 👇👇!!

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socimp.2024.100067

This data retrieved, using Google Analytics, reveals interesting impacts and huge success reports for Center. The seven countries (Benin Republic 🇧🇯, Cameroon 🇨🇲, Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮, DR Congo 🇨🇬, Ghana 🇬🇭, Nigeria 🇳🇬, and Uganda 🇺🇬) where IITA Forest Center's was downloaded are in the tropical belt and share similar floristic composition. This suggests there had been actual engagement of the downloaded MTP for knowledge and adoption, boosting the use of for in West Africa.

Meanwhile, downloads from non-African countries, including Finland 🇫🇮, Germany 🇩🇪, Guyana 🇬🇾, India 🇮🇳, Indonesia 🇮🇩, New Zealand 🇳🇿, the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, and the United States 🇺🇸, suggest the use of the MTP for academic purposes as grey literature. This further gives credence to the Forest Center's conservation mantra to 'think globally and act locally'.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socimp.2024.100067

Nigeria 🇳🇬had the highest number of downloads, recording 693 out of 1013 downloads; this is justifiable as 🇳🇬 is the country location of Center's Nigerian Threatened Native Trees Project, sponsoring this research and conservation activities. Interestingly, (Gambeya albida species), (Tetrapleura tetraptera species), and (Garcinia kola species) were the top three most downloaded species. These are valued for their non-timber products and reveal where the interests of reforestation stakeholders in the African tropics lie. Agbalumo and prekese mature earlier than timber tree species like the African teak Milicia excelsa.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socimp.2024.100067

The high number of these downloads suggests foresters are exploring environmentally friendly solutions while they ensure a high-income yield. However, bitter kola is very difficult to propagate.

IITA Forest Center has set the tone for revolutionizing reforestation by sharing practical ways to propagate native species instead of non-natives. The current gains of IITA Forest Center are highly applauded. Over 140 foresters (114 men and 32 women) trained during the project phase go ahead to implement and teach others the propagation skills they learned at IITA Forest Center. Currently, 1,200 hectares of degraded forests in , , and forest reserves are being reforested using the MTP modules for raising tree seedlings. Eight project beneficiaries were interviewed to track the skills gained and adoption levels in their reforestation fields. They attested to spreading the proven knowledge gained to other foresters, rangers, and conservation consultants who aim to collect propagules.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socimp.2024.100067

Graduate trainees use the for their academic work. The Head of IITA Forest Center, Adewale Awoyemi, is immensely impressed at the impact IITA Forest Center is making in the conservation space. He said, "Our results show the wider relevance our local conservation project is making globally. We are delighted to see these impacts and will continue to do more thinking globally to act locally, as our mantra states." He also charged conservation partners to prioritize monitoring the impacts of their conservation works alongside their various conservation efforts.

Paper Authors: Adewale G. Awoyemi, Olukunle E. Olasupo, Ademola D. Ajayi and Deni Bown
Link to paper:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socimp.2024.100067

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Climate Action Network-International Forest and nature Radio IITA NCFNigeria Green Impact International-Africa One Tree Planted Ogadotcom Creative Bee UN Sustainable Development Platform Channels Television TVC NEWS NIGERIA BBC Earth Experience Better Earth FoundationUnited Nations Biodiversity

26/06/2024

Official Opening of the Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health for West Africa and the Sahel at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health, formally launched at the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi on May 8, 2024, provides technical assistance for the development and implementation of investments in fertilizer and soil health across the ECOWAS countries, including Mauritania and Chad.

You can follow the live activities on YouTube!

Morning session
https://youtube.com/live/JjVq9ijp0-s?feature=share
Afternoon session
https://youtube.com/live/NXr-AKiNAbU?feature=share

CGIAR International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) World Bank Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA OCP AFRICA Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa - Aiccra Ecowas - Cedeao African Development Bank Group

26/06/2024

Official Opening of the Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health for West Africa and the Sahel to provide technical assistance for the development and implementation of investments in fertilizer and soil health across Ecowas - Cedeao countries, including Mauritania and Chad.

CGIAR Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa - Aiccra World Bank OCP AFRICA Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA African Development Bank Group

24/06/2024

CGIAR has been innovating to nourish people and the planet for decades. They are tackling climate change's biggest threat to our ability to feed the world. Join us at in
July and help design a sustainable, food-secure future. htps://cgiar.org/scienceweek.

22/06/2024

Knowledge for Agriculture

21/06/2024

Cassava Farmers receiving training on the value addition of cassava

21/06/2024

RadioIITA Farmers Outreach 3rd edition with Cassava and Vegetable farmers receiving training at the

CGIAR Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa - Aiccra International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) IITA Forest Center

21/06/2024

Our Vegetable Farmers receiving on-site training at the IITA Forest Center

21/06/2024

Our cassava farmers at the Cassava screen house for training before proceeding to the field.

21/06/2024

In line with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)'s mission to end food insecurity and empower farmers to improve nutrition and their livelihoods, in general, contributing to the SDGs, in partnership with Breeding Unit, and the IITA Forest Center is hosting farmers from communities in the South West Nigeria, Ekiti, Oyo, Osun and Ondo States of Nigeria. 🌿✨

We're all set! Join us with the links below to learn how to cultivate Cassava and Vegetables:

Morning session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN5a_CQOR8s
Afternoon session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7T-w0uZYlk

CGIAR Roots, Tubers and Bananas Breeding - CGIAR NextGen Cassava Cassava Matters

20/06/2024

🚜🌱 You are invited to join virtually tomorrow, Friday, for an exciting outreach initiative in partnership with the IITA Cassava Breeding Unit (CBU) and IITA Forest Center! We're hosting a day filled with knowledge dissemination, skill-building workshops, and the provision of improved seeds to empower cassava and vegetable farmers. 🌿✨

📅 Morning Session: Learn about innovative planting techniques and best practices.
🔗 Morning Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN5a_CQOR8s

🌄 Afternoon Session: Experience a hands-on field trip to see these practices in action.
🔗 Field Trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7T-w0uZYlk

Stay tuned to learn more live and take part in fostering agricultural innovation, productivity, and resilience in our rural communities.

Let's grow together! 🌾👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy 2030 Roots, Tubers and Bananas Breeding - CGIAR, CGIAR International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Radio Nigeria Ibadan - Southwest Zone Blaze 91.5 FM Ijele 93.1FM Wild Africa Fund Dream925fm Prime sports 104.9 FM

This outreach initiative aims to train and empower yam farmers in our community.Through knowledge dissemination, skill-building workshops, and the provision ...

19/06/2024

🌱✨Today, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Communication Office hosts 30 schoolchildren from Sankay International School, Mahnatez International School, and Amazing Grace Model Nursery and Primary School. These young minds are here to learn about the incredible world of agriculture through interactive lectures, puzzles, and games! 🧩👩‍🌾

We aim to spark an interest in agricultural careers and show how agriculture can transform lives. 🚜🌾

CGIAR Start Them Early Program IITA YOUTH Agripreneurs

19/06/2024

16/06/2024

Happy Sallah celebration!

15/06/2024

𝐒𝐨𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬! 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
Planting season is almost here, and it's time to maximize your yield potential.

𝐍𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐱, the powerful organic fertilizer, is specifically formulated to supercharge your soybean crops! With 𝐍𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐱, you can expect a whopping 𝟑𝟎-𝟒𝟎% 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝!

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐍𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐱 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜:
* Organic and environmentally friendly
* Promotes healthy root growth and nutrient uptake
* Enhances natural nitrogen fixation
* Delivers a powerful yield boost

𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧! Choose 𝐍𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐱 and unlock the full potential of your soybean fields. Get ready to experience harvest season like never before!

Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) NoduMax

14/06/2024

In a bold move to transform food safety across Africa, the Horizon EU-funded project FoodSafety4Africa has launched the pilot edition of the Food Safety Knowledge Platform…

13/06/2024

📣 Attention Cassava and Vegetable Farmers!

It is another Radio IITA Farmers Outreach on June 21 at 9 AM. In partnership with the IITA Cassava Breeding Unit (CBU) and IITA Forest Center, this initiative aims to empower you with essential knowledge, skill-building workshops, and improved seeds.

Join us as we work together to foster agricultural innovation, productivity, and resilience in our rural communities.

📅 Date: June 21, 2024
🕘 Time: 9 AM

Spread the word and stay tuned for more updates!

African Cassava Agronomy Initiative CGIAR International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) NextGen Cassava Blaze 91.5 FM Dream925fm Radio Nigeria Ibadan - Southwest Zone Wild Africa Fund

11/06/2024

A look at three promising innovations for Africa’s agrifood system Three CGIAR and partner innovation teams—the winners of a Scaling Fund competition held at the end of 2023—are this year receiving US$125,000 along with in-kind contributions from CGIAR scaling experts (see the announcement of ...

11/06/2024

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦!
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐈𝐓𝐀-𝐆𝐨𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 how to produce high-quality certified seed yam for a successful and profitable harvest.
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰! https://forms.gle/pEv2eARUshrtRvuT6

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬:
- Seed Yam selection and preparation
- GAP (Good Agronomic Practices)
- Business Training
- Certification process

𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your yam farming to the next level.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰! https://forms.gle/pEv2eARUshrtRvuT6

07/06/2024

🌱 Improving Food Safety in Africa 🌱

Unsafe food significantly threatens health and economies, especially for vulnerable populations. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is dedicated to enhancing food safety through innovative agricultural solutions. By focusing on safe production, storage, and food handling, we aim to create a healthier future for all. Together, we can make food safety everyone's business!

CGIAR Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) United Nations

05/06/2024

🌿 Forest Restoration in Action! 🌿

Our IITA Forest Center is actively restoring degraded forest lands, promoting the growth of native species, and enhancing ecosystem services. This World Environment Day, learn more about our

CGIAR

03/06/2024

🌟🎉 Celebrating Children's Day 2024 with Radio IITA! 🎉🌟

On May 27, we brought together 50 students from 5 local schools for our inaugural Annual Children's Day School Competition. The event was a fantastic platform to engage and inspire our young leaders, from debates to quizzes, essay writing, and poetry. 💡🌍

Watch the highlights and celebrate with us! 📽️

Read more: https://shorturl.at/d3npo

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) CGIAR IITA Forest Center Aflasafe Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa - Aiccra Change

27/05/2024

The D-Day is here! Join us virtually to cheer your favorite performing school!

Time: 9:00 am (WAT)
Venue: IITA Conference Center, Ibadan, Nigeria.

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) CGIAR

Stream live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/5_aG1EQbTX4?feature=share

24/05/2024

📅 Date: May 27, 2024

🌟 The countdown has begun! Only 3 days left until the RadioIITA Children's Day Event! 🌟

Join us on May 27th for a day filled with excitement, competitions, and fun activities. Your favorite schools are gearing up to showcase their talents, and you can join us online to cheer them on!

Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to celebrate Children's Day with us!

Time: 9:00 am (WAT)
Venue: IITA Conference Center, Ibadan, Nigeria.

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) CGIAR

Stream live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/5_aG1EQbTX4?feature=share

22/05/2024

📢 We are happy to share the short video of the signing event with our esteemed media partners! Radio Nigeria Ibadan - Southwest Zone Dream925fm Prime sports 104.9 FM Blaze 91.5 FM 🌟 This partnership is a significant step towards bringing more engaging and informative content. Watch the highlights and stay tuned for more updates! 🤝📺

Join our Channel: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/qjL3k1sjW97HMaLk/?mibextid=oFDknk

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) CGIAR

22/05/2024

🌿 When biodiversity has a problem, humanity has a problem. We depend on healthy ecosystems, from food and medicine to shelter and energy. Join us in celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity by supporting efforts to protect and restore our natural world. 🌍

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) IITA Forest Center CGIAR Wild Africa Fund Dream925fm Blaze 91.5 FM

21/05/2024

Exciting News! 🌟
Join us for the Radio IITA Annual Children's Day event on May 27, 2024, at 9 AM! 🎉 This year, we are engaging children from five schools to explore critical topics like Climate Change, Smart Agriculture, Biodiversity, Health, Food Security, and Plant Health. Let's inspire the next generation with the power of Science and Innovation! 🌱📚

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) CGIAR IITA Forest Center UNICEF Wild Africa Fund Dream925fm Prime sports 104.9 FM Ijele 93.1FM Blaze 91.5 FM