New Publication Alert! NemAfrica PhD student Emmanuel Anedo of Kenyatta University #ExperienceKU explores Black Soldier Fly (BSF) frass fertilizer as a sustainable way to control plant-parasitic nematodes! 🔬 Read more: scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&…

Earlier today we kick-start the Project Launch workshop on "Tackling Soybean Rust in Eastern Africa :An integrated surveillance and management strategy" organised by Food and Agriculture Organization in collaboration with IITA , @mfaethiopia and KALRO in Arba Minch, Ethiopia.

Fighting the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) Plague We've delivered **PCN-resistant potato plantlets** for seed multiplication, ensuring farmers get quality, high-yielding, and nematode-resistant potatoes! 🌱🥔 NemAfrica IITA icipe Solveig Haukeland Society of Nematologists Harper Adams University

We are proud to celebrate our very own Emily Anyango , mwangi dalmus , & Letty Kerubo for their success in the IARSAF-IITA elections Emily was elected Vice President, Dalmus as Assistant Secretary, and Letrixe as Public Relations Officer 2.🚀👏 #NemAfrica #IARSAF IITA

NemAfrica Serah Njeri N Kenyatta University #ExperienceKU Discover JKUAT icipe IITA Solveig Haukeland Society of Nematologists European Society of Nematologists UFNematology Active Plant Nematologists ALSO had a chance of catching up with Prof. Mary Abukutsa , JKUAT where we discussed the upscaling of climate-smart technologies for African indigenous vegetables to enhance food & nutrition security in Kenya. 🌱🌍 Discover JKUAT IITA icipe

What a privilege to host the DG of IITA , Dr Simeon Ehui at NemAfrica today! Thank you for your time, encouragement, and belief in the work we do. Your visit was a true inspiration as we continue advancing nematode management through science and innovation!

Thank you for the warm welcome! Impressive work by the joint IITA and icipe #NemAfrica team. Your innovations in nematode diagnostics and management are critical for improving crop productivity and resilience across Africa. Proud to see science driving real impact.

Great to reconnect with IITA DG Dr @simeonehuil at our booth during #CGIARScienceWeek in Nairobi. Feel welcome to pass by our booth where we are showcasing our amazing research icipe IITA Solveig Haukeland

Beautiful Morning at the CGIAR science week! Make sure you pass by our booth where we are showcasing our work on Nematology! IITA icipe NemaChap

On April 5, 2024, the IARSAF Executive Committee officially handed over leadership to a new team at the GRC Conference Center. The event marked a smooth transition and reaffirmed our commitment to continuity, service, and purposeful leadership. #IARSAF #OneCGIAR #ICIPE #IITA

Science is moving fast, but climate change is faster. Farmers need innovations now—not years from now. We must deliver at scale. At IITA, we focus on 3 things: 1.Science 2.Rural investment 3.Partnerships No partnerships, no progress. Read more below

Great to host a team from Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway at NemAfrica! We enjoyed giving a tour of our lab and sharing our research. Always excited about new connections and potential collaborations! IITA icipe NemaChap Solveig Haukeland

🎖️ Scholar of the Week: Margaret Wangu Macharia MSc Fellow IITA & JKUAT (Prof. Danny Coyne) Using fungi on banana fiber paper to fight sweet potato weevils sustainable innovation in pest control. #WomenInScience #FoodSecurity #IITA

NemAfrica is proud to partner in the World Food Prize Foundation Kenya Youth Conference at KALRO HQ. Schools we work with are showcasing agri-innovations, and our very own Ann Perpeture Njeri is serving as a judge. Empowering youth is key to a food-secure future. 🌱 #NemAfrica #FoodSecurity

We have published 3 new articles under the Food Frontiers & Security program—on enhancing school diets, healthy seedlings, and Onlima (a digital platform linking farmers with propagators). Read them on the CGIAR website: cgiar.org/news-events/ne… IITA icipe BioInnovate Africa

Dr. Anthony Job “Sometimes, you don’t know what’s out there until you explore.” From IITA to the private sector his journey is a reminder to step beyond comfort zones. #IARSAF #AgriBusiness #FutureOfFood #AgriculturalImpact

Grateful to have attended icipe vibrant Cultural Day—a true celebration of global heritage. I had the honour of speaking about my Scottish outfit and its meaning. Special thanks to icipe and the organizers for creating such a colourful and inclusive event! NemAfrica

Currently at the Hands-on Molecular Training by IARSAF-IITA at the IITA-Bioscience, IITA. Gaining key molecular biology skills & networking with passionate early-career researchers. Excited for what’s ahead! #MolecularTraining #IARSAF #EarlyCareerResearcher

🎓 Meet Gladys Zamani, MSc student university of ibadan 🌱 She’s passionate about plant genetics & food security, researching yam seed systemsfocusing on dormancy, storage & crop improvement. Mentored by @ProfMorufatBalogun.PROSSIVA #WomenInScience #CropImprovemen

Brilliant presentation & demo of the PCN life cycle by IMaNema UGent alumna Dr. Yasinta Nzogela (Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) 🇹🇿). Partly explained in Swahili – refreshing, exciting & more relatable for local communities. 👏 HONGERA KWAKE! #Nematology Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) UGent IITA icipe