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Item Transforming banana breeding in East Africa: IITA and NARS sign regional agreement(News Item, 2024-03-22) Ndibalema, G.Item An entomopathogenic fungus recently discovered to attack Amrasca biguttula biguttula (Hem.: Cicadellidae) in Benin: provisional identification and research to be undertaken(Journal Article, 2023-12) Silvie, P.J.; Lopez Llanders, A.; Yarou, B.; De Troij, A.; Goergen, G.In June 2023, high populations of Amrasca biguttula were observed in Cotonou, Benin, infected by an entomopathogenic fungus on leaves of Abelmoschus esculentus (okra). This first reporting in Africa could be due to an Entomophthorale. Recommendations are given to better identify the fungus.Item Fertilizer and soil health for enhanced productivity and sustainability in sub- Saharan Africa(Brief, 2024-02) Vanlauwe, Bernard; Brown, P.H.; Bruulsema, T.; Dobermann, A.; Hungria, M.; Majumdar, K.; McLaughlin, M.; Wagner-Riddle, C.; Zhang, X.; Zhao, F.Item Strengthen seed system of VPCs(News Item, 2023-09-30) Legg, J.P.Item Accessing VPC seeds with digital tools(News Item, 2023-09-27) Balogun, M.Item Wheat farmers in Sudan record increased yields after adoption of proven technologies: TAAT news Vol. 1(Newsletter, 2019-01) Technologies for African Agricultural TransformationThe technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Program was initiated by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as a flagship program of its Feed Africa Initiative. The development objective of TAAT is to rapidly expand access of smallholder farmers, majority women, to high-yielding agricultural technologies to improve their food production, assure food security and raise rural incomes, and deliver regional public goods by scaling up agricultural technologies across similar agro-ecological zones. In this issue: Wheat Farmers in Sudan record increased yields after the adoption of proven technologies TAAT Compacts hold 2019 Joint Inception Planning Meeting for the Benin Republic Integrate TAAT Into National Agriculture Programmes – Experts TAAT Scales out Knowledge of HQCF for Bread and Pastries in Togo 2019 International Women’s Day: TAAT throws Spotlight on a Rice Processor Amazon in Africa TAAT, ACAI collaborate to deliver improved technologies to Cassava Farmers TAAT holds an annual review meeting Fish drying Technology transforms the Zambian community Wheat farmers in Nigeria embrace smart irrigation practices AfDB Vice President hails Youth Engagement in Agribusiness TAAT Partners with Ghanaian College on Scaling out OFSP Triple S Technology Fortenza TM Duo shows it has more to offer Farmers than reduced FAW Leaf Feeding New irrigation technologies intensify rice production in Mali and Burkina Faso TAAT’s Footprints in Africa.Item TAAT builds resilience for maize productivity through scale out of Fortenza Duo seed treatment technology: TAAT news Vol. 2(Newsletter, 2019) Technologies for African Agricultural TransformationThe African Development Bank launched the Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation (TAAT) programme as part of the Bank’s Feed Africa strategy that is harnessing elite scientific research/technologies and disseminating at scale to African farmers. TAAT’s main objective is to improve the business of agriculture across Africa by raising agricultural productivity, mitigating risks and promoting diversification and processing in 18 agricultural value chains within eight Priority Intervention Areas (PIA). The programme increases agricultural productivity through the deployment of proven and high-performance agricultural technologies at scale along selected value chains which include cassava. In this issue: TAAT builds resilience for maize productivity through scale-out of Fortenza Duo seed treatment technology 5th TAAT Programme Steering Committee meeting holds in Abidjan New Entrepreneurs emerge as TAAT deploys raised pond technology in Kenya TAAT targets food security in Mozambique through Maize Technologies TAAT establishes Platform for Cassava Seed Producers in Burundi TAAT seeks rice self-sufficiency in rice production through technologies Nigerian government partners TAAT on HQCF for Livestock feeds Sorghum and Millet: TAAT empowers farmers to increase yields TAAT: Leveraging technology for inclusive agripreneurship development in Africa Harmonised Regional Seed Regulation: TAAT collaborates with CORAF on implementation assessment Nigerian rice farmers to double income through double cropping ENABLE TAAT engages Togolese youths in agribusiness opportunities TAAT highlights agricultural transformation at Togolese farmers forum From Waste to Wealth: How cassava peels processing technology is improving livelihoods in Nigeria TAAT Program Components.Item Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation (TAAT) promotes trailblazing hybrid rice technology adapted to African conditions: TAAT news Vol. 3(Newsletter, 2019-07) Technologies for African Agricultural TransformationThe African Development Bank launched the Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation (TAAT) programme as part of the Bank’s Feed Africa strategy that is harnessing elite scientific research/technologies and disseminating at scale to African farmers. TAAT’s main objective is to improve the business of agriculture across Africa by raising agricultural productivity, mitigating risks and promoting diversification and processing in 18 agricultural value chains within eight Priority Intervention Areas (PIA). The programme increases agricultural productivity through the deployment of proven and high-performance agricultural technologies at scale along selected value chains. In this issue: TAAT Promotes Trailblazing Hybrid Rice Technology adapted to Africa, TAAT further excites Beninese farmers with Pro-Vitamin A cassava varieties. African Development Bank unveils Scale-Up Sourcebook TAAT partners IWMI & CIP to promote high-quality vine production in Malawi TAAT’s hybrid rice varieties elicit strong interest from the private sector and key stakeholders TAAT is strengthening the cassava seed sector through technology transfer TAAT showcases commitment to scaling technologies for digital growth in Africa School Feeding programmes provide an entry point for High Iron Beans (HIB) business ecosystem in Tanzania TAAT convenes cassava investment forum in Nigeria TAAT eyes $2.8bn additional food production for Africa TAAT’s footprint in Africa, its components and target beneficiaries.Item Feed the Future: Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity - 20th edition(Newsletter, 2023-01) United States Agency for International Development; International Institute of Tropical AgricultureItem The Seeds: Start Them Early Program(Newsletter, 2019-02) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; STEPItem The Seeds: Start Them Early Program(Newsletter, 2019-04) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; STEPItem The Seeds: Start Them Early Program(Newsletter, 2019-08) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; STEPItem The Seeds: Start Them Early Program(Newsletter, 2020-11) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; STEPItem The Seeds: Start Them Early Program(Newsletter, 2021-03) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; STEPItem ATA-RDC: Rapport bimensuel d'avancement: 16-30 September 2022(Newsletter, 2022-09) ATA-RDC; Ministere de L'Agriculture; International Institute of Tropical AgricultureItem ATA-RDC: Rapport bimensuel d'avancement: 1-15 September 2022(Newsletter, 2022-09) ATA-RDC; Ministere de L'Agriculture; International Institute of Tropical AgricultureItem The Seeds: Start Them Early Program(Newsletter, 2022-07) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; STEPItem The Seeds: Start Them Early Program(Newsletter, 2022-02) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; STEPItem The Seeds: Start Them Early Program(Newsletter, 2022-04) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; STEPItem Controlling banana xanthomonas wilt disease in east Africa(Newsletter, 2021) Goodman, R.E.; Tripathi, L.; Tripathi, J.