IITA Rwanda

An Agricultural Research Institute that improves livelihoods, enhances food&nutrition security, increases employment, and preserves natural resource integrity.

[IITA @IITA_CGIAR]

This week, @CGIAR Chief Scientist Dr Sandra Milach is visiting IITA Headquarters in Ibadan to meet with researchers and learn firsthand how IITA's research is aligning with strategic partnerships and scaling.
Her work leading CGIAR's 2025-2030 science portfolio aligns with IITA's mission to deliver climate-smart innovations, improved genetics, and scalable solutions for Africa's farmers.
#WithScienceWeCan #FoodSystems #GeneticInnovation #ScienceForImpact

[IITA Rwanda @IITARWANDA]

Tuyishime from @oneacrefundRW explains how #Tricot approach is transforming variety testing by strengthening #citizenscience. Farmers play a central role in testing and evaluating seed varieties before they are widely adopted.
@IITA_CGIAR @RwandaAgri @RwandaAgriBoard @BelaTeeken

[IITA Rwanda @IITARWANDA]

#Tricot approach in #Rwanda is advancing real #CitizenScience, where farmers generate research data.

#IITA trained @oneacrefundRW technicians on the Tricot approach, which they later adopted and now use to identify the best crop varieties for farmers.

🔗https://t.co/W1wH1hqDCI

[Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda @RwandaAgri]

Agriculture remains the backbone of Rwanda’s economy. The integration of technology into the sector is transforming production, improving efficiency, and helping farmers overcome some challenges they used to face.

#RwandaWorks

[IITA @IITA_CGIAR]

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

[IITA Rwanda @IITARWANDA]

Black Soldier Fly #BSF emerges as an affordable protein feed ingredient in #Rwanda.

#IITA capacitated Maggot Farm for BSF production for both animal feed & fertilizer for farmers.
Kavutse explains how this collaboration is advancing a circular agricultural economy. @IITA_CGIAR

[Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Devpt Board @RwandaAgriBoard]

RAB is advancing research on biotech potato varieties such as improved Victoria and Ndamira, which have demonstrated resistance to late blight under field conditions, offering a promising pathway to reduce farmers’ production costs while ensuring high yields and food security.

[Jamal N @GreenFutureJT]

@IITARWANDA @oneacrefundRW @IITA_CGIAR @CGIAR @CGIAR_Data @Jacobvanetten @CharlesMwizerwa @R_E_J_M @OneAcreFund @A_Konlambigue @kslopez77 I believe this is the future of agriculture in Rwanda. When farmers help identify the best crop varieties, we improve productivity and strengthen food security.

[IITA Rwanda @IITARWANDA]

#Tricot approach in #Rwanda is advancing real #CitizenScience, where farmers generate research data.

#IITA trained @oneacrefundRW technicians on the Tricot approach, which they later adopted and now use to identify the best crop varieties for farmers.

🔗https://t.co/W1wH1hqDCI

[Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Devpt Board @RwandaAgriBoard]

The evaluation of biotech maize varieties at Karama&Cyabayaga sites in @NyagatareDistr has shown promising results, with strong resistance to fall armyworm under the district’s warm tropical savanna climate, characterized by high temperatures, abundant sunshine, and low rainfall.

[L Henry @AmerySuaird]

@IITARWANDA @IITA_CGIAR @RwandaAgriBoard @CipotatoRW @BiovIntCIAT_eng @WrrRwanda @CGIAR @RwandaAgri @A_Konlambigue @JustineMucyo @YvonneIshi22186 @MNzamwita A strong example of capacity building in action.
Training field staff on production, post-harvest management, and climate-smart agriculture helps ensure that knowledge reaches farmers in practical, scalable ways, improving both productivity and market readiness.

[IITA Rwanda @IITARWANDA]

#IITA, @RwandaAgriBoard, @CipotatoRW & @BiovIntCIAT_eng are training @WrrRwanda field staff on crop production, post-harvest management, climate-smart agriculture to improve market readiness. The skills gained will be shared with farmers through cooperatives and learning groups.

[Simeon Ehui @simeonehui]

Honored to join on June
2nd leaders from governments, development finance institutions, the private sector, and CGIAR colleagues at the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra.

Special appreciation to Dr. @BaboucarrManne8 Manneh and @AfricaRice for their leadership in advancing Africa’s rice agenda.

My message: West Africa already has many proven rice technologies. The challenge is financing their adoption at scale.

#RiceTransformation #AfricaRice #IITA #CGIAR #FoodSecurity

[CIP Rwanda @CipotatoRW]

The difference is becoming clearer every day! At 45 days after planting, biotech potato varieties are showing remarkable resistance to potato late blight compared to conventional varieties under the same field conditions. Promising step to resilient potato production.

[Rasha K @RashaAl_Khatib]

@IITARWANDA @RwandaAgriBoard @IITA_CGIAR @CGIAR @nduwath Exactly the kind of practical innovation we need to scale for more resilient local food systems. Great to see SAH moving from introduction to application in cassava seed multiplication!

[Alexis | Nyandwi 🇷🇼 @alexnyandwiii]

In @NyagatareDistr, Rwanda’s journey toward climate-smart agriculture continues to gain momentum. From May 26–29,
@RwandaAgriBoard, in collaboration with @aatfafrica and other agricultural partners, conducted a field evaluation of 12 biotech (TELA) maize varieties under controlled fall armyworm infestation trials.

The exercise brought together scientists, regulators, seed companies, and international partners to assess innovative maize hybrids designed to resist fall armyworm and improve productivity for farmers. This important initiative reflects Rwanda’s commitment to strengthening food security, agricultural innovation, and resilient maize production for the future.

[The New Times (Rwanda) @NewTimesRwanda]

A new nutrition-focused initiative promoting the cultivation of iron-rich beans and vegetables in school farms is set to improve diets and reduce school feeding costs for more than 445,000 learners in Karongi, Nyamasheke, and Rusizi districts.

READ: https://t.co/SKzo72qvps

[IITA Rwanda @IITARWANDA]

2022 Throwback: IITA introduced Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (#SAH) technology in #Rwanda.

A game changer for rapid seed multiplication, SAH is now being used for cassava seed multiplication at the @RwandaAgriBoard lab.

@IITA_CGIAR
@CGIAR
@nduwath

https://t.co/8w9rfVTCxR

[IITA @IITA_CGIAR]

IITA and University of Ibadan unite to transform agriculture in Nigeria
Last week, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the University of Ibadan (UI) formalized a landmark institutional partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing research, innovation, capacity development, and resource mobilization.
The agreement will broadly strengthen mechanisms for monitoring collaborative activities, mobilizing resources, co-developing research initiatives, and jointly owning research outcomes for greater impact.
Together, IITA and UI commit to building solutions, developing talents, and co-driving innovations for food security and sustainable development in Nigeria and beyond. 📷📷
CGIAR Radio IITA IITA Madagascar IITA Benin Officiel IITA TV IITA-Uganda IITA International Institute of Tropical Agriculture-RDC IITA YOUTH Agripreneurs
#IITAxUniversityOfIbadan #Agriculture #Research #Innovation #CapacityDevelopment #FoodSecurity #Partnerships

[IITA Rwanda @IITARWANDA]

@DoveGMessengers @KabizuGroupLtd @IITA_CGIAR @CgiarFarming @CGIARclimate @GroupKabizu @ETH_en @INGABOSYNDICAT1 @SwissDevCoop @JustineMucyo @PSF_Rwanda @RwandaAgri Wiriwe neza. Biba bitunganyije neza, ntacyo bitwara inka ndetse n'umukamo uba umeze neza.

[IITA Rwanda @IITARWANDA]

From waste to wealth

A story of cassava peels transformed into animal feed known as High Quality Cassava Peels #HQCP, substituting maize-based feed ingredients which are costly and scarce on the market.

IITA capacitated entrepreneurs like @KabizuGroupLtd to produce it.

[Dove 🕊️ @DoveGMessengers]

@IITARWANDA @KabizuGroupLtd @IITA_CGIAR @CgiarFarming @CGIARclimate @GroupKabizu @ETH_en @INGABOSYNDICAT1 @SwissDevCoop @JustineMucyo @PSF_Rwanda @RwandaAgri Nizere ko mutabiha inka ariko kuko amata yavamo ntawayakira🤣