Big Congratulations DG Simeon Ehui It’s been a great year of impact and setting a new direction for the CGIAR in Africa. Thank you for making working partnerships work in a new way.

NRCRI UMUDIKE #yam breeding nursery. AATF Africa Chiedozie Egesi Umudike Seeds youtu.be/A8RhJA4rqOg?si…

Presenting the African Development Bank’s current and future contributions to Rwanda’s Legacy Project, September 6, 2024 at Africa Food System Summit, Kigali, Rwanda

Where are all the crop improvement people?

🌱🌍 We’re about to begin! 🌍🌱 The 2nd International Conference of the #Nigerian Plant Breeders Association (NPBA) is about to kick off at the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja! 🎉 With the theme "Revolutionizing #Agriculture through the Integration of

Breaking News! NIGERIAN PLANT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION (NPBA) honors Professor Chiedozie Egesi with Pioneer #Fellowship #Award at 2nd International Conference This recognition celebrates Professor Egesi's exceptional contributions to #plant breeding and his pivotal role in advancing #agricultural research. AATF Africa

Plant breeders: the matchmakers and midwives of agriculture, performing precise crosses and thorough evaluations to deliver new varieties to secure the future of food – Dr. Ishiak Khalid, DG NASC. #NPBA2024 @NigeriaPlantBreeders IITA NRCRI UMUDIKE

Minister of #Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari CON, highlights impact of modern #biotechnology on plant breeding. tribuneonlineng.com/agric-minister… Nig Federal Ministry of Agriculture &Food Security AATF Africa Chiedozie Egesi OFAB Nigeria

We are thrilled to announce that the Executive Director of NSPRI, Prof. Lateef Sanni has been nominated to serve on the Board of the prestigious World Agriculture Forum (WAF), a global organization committed to addressing the critical issues surrounding food security, sustainable

Abia state Commissioner of #Agriculture, Dr Cliff Agbaeze paid courtesy visit to the ED, Prof Chiedozie Egesi. Their discussion was on boosting agricultural productivity & improvement of #Agribusiness under the aegis of the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, OFR

"Integration of modern #biotechnology with conventional plant breeding represents a paradigm shift, a powerful partnership that has the potential to reshape #agriculture for generations to come" -Prof Chiedozie Egesi Executive Director/CEO NRCRI UMUDIKE AgroNigeria Umudike Seeds

Thrilled to have delivered the keynote address at #AgProductivity24! Honored to set the stage for the 2024 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Initiative Report Launch in DC. Together, let’s enhance partnerships to strengthen food systems and collaborate with governments for maximum impact. IITA⁩

We are fully dedicated to the mission of achieving food security for our nation. Our commitment involves implementing sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing food distribution systems, and fostering community engagement to ensure that every citizen has access to nutritious

Celebrating all #rural women on this #InternationalDayofRuralWomen We recognise your invaluable contributions to the world at large and the critical role you play towards #food security. We pledge to amplify your voices and support your entrepreneurial spirit. Umudike Seeds

🌱18 agricultural research orgs & CGIAR are driving breeding innovations for roots, tubers & bananas through the RTB Breeding Network Backed by Gates Foundation, it will boost the development of improved RTB for smallholders 👨‍🌾 IITA International Potato Center 👇 cgiar.org/news-events/ne…

Join CIP at the 2024 #FoodPrize24 to explore cutting-edge #cryopreservation technologies that safeguard crop diversity 🌏! Our focus on RTB crops helps boost #FoodSecurity and build climate-resilient agriculture in Africa & Asia. 👉🏽 bit.ly/CIPatWFP2024 🔸 World Food Prize Foundation

NRCRI UMUDIKE hosts #Accelerated Breeding Initiative Workshop. The week-long event aims to enhance efficiency of NRCRI's breeding program and develop tailored manuals/strategies for the institute's Root and Tuber crops (Cassava, Yam, Taro, Potato, and Sweetpotato). Chiedozie Egesi

GREAT NEWS👏 @Nrcri_umudike RELEASES 2 IMPROVED CASSAVA VARIETIES At the 38th meeting of the Technical Sub-committee on crop variety naming, registration & release NACGRAB Ibadan, NRCRI in collaboration with IITA unveiled two improved #cassava varieties, RENEWED HOPE 1

NRCRI UMUDIKE Research scientist, Dr Jane Ijeoma Reuben-Kalu sheds new light on the molecular mechanism of starch #biosynthesis in cassava, showing the key genes and processes involved. Chiedozie Egesi CGIAR Genetic Innovation IITA Umudike Seeds doi.org/10.1007/s13562…