Radio IITA

08/10/2025

On Òlàjú Àgbè Today with Anu Oyeleye .

Join us as we talk about small tools for harvesting making farming easier, faster, and more efficient.

Our guest is Elizabeth Olusola a Research Technician at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Farm Office who will share insights on affordable and practical tools every farmer should know about.

Also on the program:
-Tips on post-harvest handling and storage 🧺

-Farmers’ success stories from the field 🌱

-Agri-news updates and market trends

-And of course, your favorite Olaju Agbe music mix! 🎶

📻 Listen live via: radio.iita.org or tune in to 88.5 FM

08/10/2025

and IITA TV, through the Communication Office of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), hosted journalists from across Nigeria representing print, radio, TV, and online media, for a hybrid Media Training on Crop Improvement Using Modern Tools as part of the global campaign “𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘞𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘯.”

Phase 1, held face-to-face on September 22, 2025, focused on Genebank, Genetic Resources, and Biosciences, with engaging sessions led by IITA scientists.

The training continues virtually with sessions on Gene Editing, Food Safety, Nutrition, and Climate Change, deepening media understanding of modern agricultural research and innovations.

Together, we’re empowering the media to tell stories that make science accessible, accurate, and impactful!

CGIAR

07/10/2025

🎙️ It’s time for 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞’𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 on our partner station !

This week, we’re taking you straight to the marketplace — the heart of agribusiness — with a timely conversation on how farmers, traders, and agro-entrepreneurs can thrive this market season.

Our guest ,Idowu Osun, Business Development Expert, IITA YOUTH Agripreneurs, will lead an engaging discussion on:

“Market Season: Selling Smart, Earning More.”

In today’s changing agribusiness landscape, selling smart isn’t just about having good produce — it’s about strategy, timing, branding, and understanding the market.

🔍 What can listeners, farmers, and agripreneurs expect?

• ✅ Smart marketing strategies for farmers and agribusinesses

• ✅ How to identify profitable markets and build customer loyalty

• ✅ Tips for value addition and improving product presentation

• ✅ Financial literacy and pricing strategies that boost income

• ✅ Real success stories from youth in agribusiness and market innovators

Did you know? Selling smart can turn smallholder farmers into agribusiness leaders — helping them earn more, reduce waste, and connect to bigger markets locally and globally.

Whether you’re a farmer, trader, youth entrepreneur, or agribusiness investor, this episode will help you sharpen your business mindset and make this market season your most profitable yet.

📻 Tune in by 5PM via 👉 radio.iita.org or 88.5FM, and learn how to sell smart and earn more with insights from IITA’s agribusiness experts.

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) IITA YOUTH Agripreneurs

07/10/2025

It’s Agbedowo Time with Victoria Idowu🎙️

Get ready for another exciting and informative episode of , where we bring farming conversations to life!

Today’s topic is one every farmer should tune in for — Yam Seed Production.

Our special guest, Dr. Pelemo Olugboyega, will be sharing expert insights on how producing quality seeds can transform yields, boost profits, and strengthen food security across communities.

From modern techniques to best farm practices, this conversation promises to be rich, practical, and inspiring.

📻 Don’t miss out — join us live on radio.iita.org or tune your dial to 88.5 FM.
Let’s grow together — one yam seed at a time.

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

07/10/2025

♻️ On Waste Value with Gbenga Oluwayomi.

This morning, we’re diving deep into a vital conversation: Food Loss and Waste — Turning Leftovers into Resources! 🌍🍎

Joining us in the studio is Adetayo Omolabake, our special guest and advocate for sustainable food systems. Together, we’ll explore how innovative ideas and practical actions can transform what we often call waste into value — creating opportunities, reducing hunger, and protecting our planet.

-What happens to food that doesn’t make it to our tables?

-How can households, farmers, and businesses rethink waste?

-What policies or practices can help us build a zero-waste future?

Tune in and be part of the conversation!
📻 Listen live via radio.iita.org or on 88.5 FM.

Let’s turn talk into transformation because every leftover counts.

IITA Forest Center International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

06/10/2025

Coming Up Next!

How Much Does It Sell For?

Today’s episode takes a closer look at Garden Eggs — their price, where to buy them, and their nutritional and health benefits.

Host: Kathrine Ilona
Guest: Dr. Gregory Nwaoliwe

📻 Tune in via radio.iita.org or 88.5 FM

Don’t miss this insightful discussion — it’s fresh, informative, and right from the garden to your table.

01/10/2025

29/09/2025

Farmers work hard, yet much of their harvest never makes it to the market or our kitchens.

On this International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, Radio IITA is calling on farmers and communities to adopt simple practices — proper storage, timely harvesting, and reducing spoilage.
Together, we can save food, save money, and feed more families.

CGIAR International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

29/09/2025

The IITA-CGIAR biotechnology program has officially launched a new Genome Engineering website. A dynamic digital platform showcasing cutting-edge science that is shaping the future of crops in Africa.

24/09/2025

On 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬, we shine the spotlight on:

Topic: Saving Nigeria’s Remaining Gorilla Population
Host: Dajie Abang-Odok
Guest: Inaoyom Imong, Country Director, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

Join us as we discuss the urgent need to protect one of the world’s most endangered species and the efforts to safeguard their survival.

Wednesday | Today | 2:30 PM (WAT)
Tune in via www.radio.iita.org
or 88.5 FM

CGIAR International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Wild Africa Wildlife Conservation Society IITA Forest Center NCFNigeria National Wildlife Federation World Wildlife Fund The Wild Animal Sanctuary