The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has suspended the training programs on weed management and best agronomic practices in cassava and maize farming systems for extension agents, farm managers, scheduled to hold on 2-3...
Read More The African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is set to commence a series of training sessions for agricultural extension service practitioners. The aim of the training program is...
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Africa is a major producer of cassava in the world, but many farmers are recording low yield per hectare (less than 10 tons per ha) due to poor weed management, wrong application of fertilizers, low...
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Agronomic recommendations being developed by the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) are contributing to the goals and national priorities of Zanzibar, says Ms. Maryam Abdalla, Principal Secretary of Zanzibar’s Ministry of Agriculture, National Resources, Livestock...
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The 2019 annual review and planning meeting of the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) has come and gone but the memories and scenes are still lingering. The meeting, which can be described as an indaba...
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The Director of the Development and Delivery Office of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr. Alfred Dixon, has called for multiple linkages and collaborations for the dissemination of agricultural research outcomes. He made...
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A team of researchers working under the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) led African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) has trained about 70 extension service providers drawn across Liberia as part of efforts to transform...
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Policymakers comprising commissioners of agriculture, permanent secretaries and program managers of Agricultural Development Programs (ADPs) in Nigeria have lauded efforts by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on digital agriculture. At a meeting tagged:...
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Joy and celebration amid funfair filled the air as members of the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) emerged among winners of the Best Poster and Best PechaKucha Presentations at the 2019 Research for Development week...
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Scientists, experts and scaling partners of the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) are set for their 4th annual review and planning meeting. The meeting, holding on the...
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