IITA Training Materials and Manuals
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Item Rapid propagation of yam using leaf-bud cuttings: a manual(Manual, 2025-01) Aighewi, B.A.; Kumar, P.L.; Aihebhoria, D.; Amah, D.; Maroya, N.G.; Asiedu, R.; Balogun, M.; Mignouna, D.Item Waxing to prolong seed yam minituber viability: a manual(Manual, 2024) Balogun, M.; Adepeju, M.; Ossai, C.; Aighewi, B.; Legg, J.; Abberton, M.Item File manager user manual(Manual, 2024) Aubert, C.; Bendito, E.; Devare, M.Item La conduite culturale et la gestion post-recolte de la banane; programme Global Pour l'Agriculture et la Securite Alimentaire: guide technique(Manual, 2023-11) Kantungeko, D.; Mutuo, P.K.Item Module de formation sur les technologies de transformation des bananes en d'autres produits culinaires. Programme Global Pour L'agriculture et La Securite Alimentaire: a training manual(Manual, 2024-05) Kantungeko, D.; Mutuo, P.K.; Ndikumana, J.B.; Nijimbere, R.Item Soybean practical farming guide: from seed to success! A practical soybean farming guide for extension agents and local investors in Tanzania(Manual, 2024) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; CGIAR Secretariat; Farm to Market Alliance; ASPIRES; SAGCOTItem Business strengthening training manual(Manual, 2024) International Institute of Tropical AgricultureIn today's dynamic business landscape, small business owners and entrepreneurs encounter a myriad of challenges, with a particular emphasis on the need for practical solutions to enhance soft skills in business management. This comprehensive training manual has been meticulously crafted to tackle these challenges, delving into crucial topics such as branding, packaging, business regulatory requirements, business planning, marketing, entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, and communication. Its primary objective is to furnish participants with the skills and insights essential for fortifying their business foundations and ensuring sustained success. Each session is thoughtfully designed to address key facets of business development, from cultivating a compelling brand identity to navigating regulatory compliance and fostering effective leadership through emotional intelligence and communication. This endeavour has been made possible through the generous support of CGIAR as part of the Transforming Agrifood Systems in West and Central Africa Initiative, in collaboration with the Agricultural Transformation in Nigeria’s Federal States and Togolese Regions Towards Achieving Zero Hunger Project. Olumodupe Banwo and Daniel Oyewale Abioye oversaw the manual development, with valuable contributions from Iremide Olasope. We extend our sincere gratitude to all contributors and stakeholders for their unwavering support. It is our earnest hope that this manual will serve as a valuable resource, empowering participants to surmount challenges and attain sustainable business growth.Item Trial design, analysis and management: 2024 SLARI team building workshop(Training Material, 2024) Diebiru-Ojo, E.M.; Ogwuche, T.O.Item Validation analytics guideline 2024(Manual, 2024) Kilwenge, R.; Elmido-Mabilangan, A.; Kreye, C.Item FAIRscribe user manual(Manual, 2024-09) Aubert, C.; Devare, M.Item Protocols for innovative agroecological soil, water and integrated pest management practices: Management techniques, trials establishment and monitoring(Extension Material, 2024-07) Korir, Hezekiah; Sakha, Michael; Gumo, Pius; Bolo, Peter Omondi; Adoyo, Beatrice; Mbelwa, Machio; Kuria, Anne; Mihindo, Nehemiah; Kiruthi, Esther; Syano, Nicholas; Kihoro, Ngunjiri; Baijukya, Frederick; Fuchs, Lisa ElenaItem Gender equality and social inclusion in the Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative Rapid Delivery Hub (AID-I GLR): a training manual(Training Material, 2024-05) Liani, M.L.; Cole, S.M.; Mutuo, P.; Mignouna, J.; Nabahungu, N.L.; Ampadu-Boakye, T.; Konlambigue, M.Item Standard operation of the current practice assessment add-on(Manual, 2024-04) Arouna, A.; Aboudou, R.; Yergo, W.G.Item Food safety practices to prevent exposure to multiple toxicants(Manual, 2024) Falade, T.; Banwo, K.; Adesina, T.Item Guidelines to implement add-on activities(Manual, 2024-04) Tesfaye, K.; Kalimuthu, S.; Cole, S.M.; Schmitter, P.; Casimero, M.; Aubert, C.; Assefa, B.The scaling model of EiA is organized around demand-driven Use Cases, operating in a defined target area with a defined target public and focusing on the development, validation, and scaling of an agronomic solution, formulated through a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The MVPs are expected to deliver agronomic gain for smallholder farmers in relation to (i) increased yield, profitability, and/or yield quality, (ii) climate change adaptation and reduced risk, (iii) increased resource use efficiencies, and (iv) improved soil health. These indicators are referred to as the ‘agronomic gain key performance indicators’ (KPIs), prioritized by EiA. To maximize the impact potential of EiA Use Cases across the KPI’s and across One CGIAR impact areasi, MVPs and MVP scaling strategies should be designed by: (i) addressing all key limitations to the delivery of the Use Case-specific agronomic gain indicators, (ii) understanding the farmer profiles or segments the Use Case is targeting, (iii) ensuring that all Use Cases are gender- and youth-responsive and explicit about climate change adaptation, (iv) understanding the current agronomic practices implemented by women, men and youth farmers in the target areas, and (v) assessing the ex-ante benefits of the final solutions when applied at scale. EiA has put in place teams of experts to support Use Case teams in considering above principles during the design, development, validation, and piloting of their MVPs. The support teams (‘Add-on teams’) are assembled around five specific topics of interest, so called ‘Add-on activities to the Use Cases’.Item Guidelines to prepare for digital data collection(Manual, 2024-02) Aubert, C.This document lists the different tasks to be performed by the use case team before and during the enumerators’ training to ensure digital data collection in the field is smooth.Item Investment guide for community-based seed entrepreneurs in soybean production(Manual, 2023-10) Tolorunju, E.; Ayeni, F.; Adeniyi, R.; Silwal, P.K.; Faleti, O.; Archibong, B.; Shakiru, Q.; Ahmad, M.; Luwa, S.This handbook is intended to guide seed farmers, entrepreneurs, agrodealers, extension workers, students of agriculture, and researchers on costs and returns analysis of soybean seed production in Northeast Nigeria. The guide draws its lessons from the work and experience of IITA and partners in research for the development of seed systems in Nigeria. This publication is a production of the Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity implemented in targeted locations of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe states, Nigeria between July 2019 and December 2024, and was made possible through funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As part of its contribution to the economic recovery process in the northeast part of Nigeria, which the insurgent activities of armed groups have ravaged, USAID awarded to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and its Partners (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and Catholic Relief Services) the five-and-a-half-year “Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity’’ which aims to advance the objectives of inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth; strengthened resilience among people and systems; and a well-nourished population, especially among women and children in targeted locations of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe and Yobe states, northeast Nigeria. The activity seeks to support vulnerable populations to engage in basic farming activities that will improve food security, increase agricultural incomes, and improve resilience among smallholder farmers and their families. It works with a coalition of partners to facilitate improved agro-inputs and extension advisory services to serve vulnerable populations; strengthens the institutions that form the market system and the networks that serve smallholder farmers who have been disenfranchised by conflict; and facilitates the engagement of youth and women in economic and entrepreneurial activities.Item Investment guide for community-based seed entrepreneurs in sorghum production(Manual, 2023-10) Tolorunju, E.; Ayeni, F.; Adeniyi, R.; Silwal, P.K.; Faleti, O.; Archibong, B.; Shakiru, Q.; Ahmad, M.; Luwa, S.This handbook is intended to guide seed farmers, entrepreneurs, agrodealers, extension workers, students of agriculture, and researchers on costs and returns analysis of sorghum seed production in northeast Nigeria. The guide draws its lessons from the work and experience of IITA and partners in research for the development of seed systems in Nigeria. This publication is a production of the Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity implemented in targeted locations of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe states, Nigeria, between July 2019 and December 2024, and was made possible through funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As part of its contribution to the economic recovery process in northeast Nigeria, which the insurgent activities of armed groups have ravaged, USAID awarded the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and its Partners (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and Catholic Relief Services) the five-and-half-year “Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity’’ which aims to advance the objectives of inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth; strengthened resilience among people and systems; and a well-nourished population, especially among women and children in targeted locations of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe states, northeast Nigeria. The Activity seeks to support vulnerable populations to engage in basic farming activities that will improve food security, increase agricultural incomes, and improve resilience among smallholder farmers and their families. It works with a coalition of partners to facilitate improved agro-inputs and extension advisory services to serve vulnerable populations; strengthens the institutions that form the market system and the networks that serve smallholder farmers who have been disenfranchised by conflict; and facilitates the engagement of youth and women in economic and entrepreneurial activities.Item Investment guide for community-based seed entrepreneurs in cowpea production(Manual, 2023-10) Tolorunju, E.; Ayeni, F.; Adeniyi, R.; Silwal, P.K.; Faleti, O.; Archibong, B.; Shakiru, Q.; Ahmad, M.; Luwa, S.This handbook is intended to guide seed farmers, entrepreneurs, agro-dealers, extension workers, students of agriculture, and researchers on the cost and return analysis of cowpea seed production in northeast Nigeria. The guide draws its lessons from the work and experience of IITA and partners in research for the development of seed systems in Nigeria. This publication is a production of the Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity implemented in targeted locations of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe states, Nigeria, between July 2019 and December 2024, and was made possible through funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As part of its contribution to the economic recovery process in the northeast part of Nigeria, which the insurgent activities of armed groups have ravaged, USAID awarded the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and its partners (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and Catholic Relief Services) the five and half-year “Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity’’. This aims to advance the objectives of inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth, strengthen resilience among people and systems, and support a well-nourished population, especially among women and children in the targeted locations of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe states in northeast Nigeria. The activity seeks to support vulnerable populations to engage in basic farming activities that will improve food security, increase agricultural incomes, and improve resilience among smallholder farmers and their families. It works with a coalition of partners to facilitate improved agro-inputs and extension advisory services to serve vulnerable populations; strengthens the institutions that form the market system and the networks that serve smallholder farmers who have been disenfranchised by conflict; and facilitates the engagement of youth and women in economic and entrepreneurial.Item Investment guide for community-based seed entrepreneurs in millet production(Manual, 2023-10) Tolorunju, E.; Ayeni, F.; Adeniyi, R.; Silwal, P. K.; Faleti, O.; Archibong, B.; Shakiru, Q.; Ahmad, M.; Luwa, S.