Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health Using Data Science For Nutrition Cecommendations to Boost Food Productivity in West Africa   Nairobi, Kenya// - The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture africaneyereport.com/regional-hub-f…

📣 The lie is… “If soil looks dark, it must be healthy.” 🧪 Not so fast! While dark soil often means organic matter is present, it doesn’t tell the full story. Healthy soil needs more than just good looks — it needs: ✔ Nutrient balance ✔ Strong structure ✔ Active microbes

Across West Africa, in addition to many other challenges, nutrient mining and inefficient fertilizer use are some of the major threats to crop production and food security. Some farmers apply fertilizers without understanding their soil’s specific needs, resulting in poor yields

🌍 From Maps to Action: Togo Strengthens Soil Data for Smarter Farming What does it take to build a truly sustainable Soil Information System? In June, key players from government, research, and development came together in Lomé to answer that question. The goal: strengthen

🧠 You’ve heard the headlines — but what don’t you know about AgWise? Yes, AgWise was named one of the Top 5 winners in the hashtag#Data4SoilHealth Challenge. Yes, the Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health is integrating it to support site-specific fertilizer trials across

#Togo Taps Regional Hub in promoting #soilhealth and boosting farm productivity farmersreviewafrica.com/togo-taps-regi… via Farmers Review Africa CGIAR Climate Action CGIAR Sustainable Farming Science Program (SFSP) #fertilizers #Africa IITA AICCRA

Accurate soil data is vital for boosting productivity & food security in Togo. The Regional Hub for Fertilizer & Soil Health unites IFDC, IITA, African Plant Nutrition Institute, OCP Africa, UM6P - University Mohammed VI Polytechnic & the World Bank (AICCRA ) to deliver site-specific fertilizer

🌿 Empowering African Plant Protection Agencies to Fight Potato Pest Outbreaks Today we celebrate inspiring progress in the fight against devastating potato pests across Africa! We are stepping up to help National Plant Protection Organisations (NPPOs) by strengthening their

Accurate identification of the Potato Cyst Nematode means faster action, stronger harvests, and a brighter future for farmers — all while boosting food security for the region. By strengthening diagnostic capacity and fostering regional collaboration, IITA and icipe are

🌱 Press Coverage Alert! Check out this insightful feature —“Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health: Using Data Science for Nutrition to Boost Food Productivity in West Africa”— published in the Independent Post: 👉 zurl.co/lXCwW

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📣 Press Coverage Alert! We’re proud to share that our work has been featured on Lew Zackin! Empowering African Plant Protection Agencies to Combat Devastating Potato Pest," highlights the critical steps being taken to build regional collaboration and diagnostic capacity across

📢 We’re Featured in Agropasteur! We’re proud to share that our work in advancing fertilizer and soil health across Africa has been highlighted by Agropasteur. 📰 Read the full feature here: agropasteur.com/un-centre-regi…

🌍 Africa’s Smallholder Farmers: From Climate Challenge to Climate Champions Across Africa, smallholder farmers are the backbone of food and nutrition security — yet they stand at the frontline of climate change. Rising heat, unpredictable rains, floods, and droughts threaten

🌱 Farmers are at the heart of Africa’s agricultural transformation. In Togo, many smallholder farmers face declining yields due to poor soils and inefficient fertilizer use. But a regional initiative is changing that. The Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health in West

NemAfrica Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) Solveig Haukeland Society of Nematologists European Society of Nematologists CGIAR CGIAR Sustainable Farming Science Program (SFSP) At the Nematology Awareness Workshop, our very own Emmanuel shared insights on the power of insect frass and African nightshade in the fight against Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN). Practical, sustainable solutions from within Africa for Africa 🌱🪱.”

Celebrating 10 Years of NemAfrica: A Decade of Advancing Nematology Research and Capacity in Africa This year marks the 10th anniversary of NemAfrica, an inspiring partnership born from the fusion of two leading institutes aiming to amplify nematology research and build

🌍 Gender matters in digital agriculture. Join us for a thought-provoking webinar exploring how gender dimensions influence the uptake and use of AKILIMO across Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania. 🔹 Discover how AKILIMO has reached over 1.8 million farmers, with women representing