by Yohane Chideya | Aug 13, 2026 | CGIAR, CIAT, Eswatini, Partnership
By Mcebo Emmanuel Mnisi1, Yohane Chideya2; Sophia Chan1, Jean Claude Rubyogo2, and Wilson Nkhata2 1World Vegetable Centre (Kingdom of Eswatini) 2Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT/PABRA In a remarkable turnaround, what was once considered a forgotten crop...
by Yohane Chideya | Aug 10, 2026 | CGIAR, CIAT, PABRA, Publications, Tanzania
Between July 2024 and September 2025, the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) promoted portable Multi-Crop Threshers (MCTs) across 12 regions in Tanzania to expand mechanization access for smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, generating 12,972...
by Yohane Chideya | Apr 14, 2026 | CGIAR, CIAT, Rwanda, Women
By Paula Janviere Umurungi, Yvonne Munyangeri, Eliud Birachi In Kigali, CGIAR Centers in Rwanda convened scientists, researchers, and development partners to mark International Women’s Day 2026 as a platform for reflection, dialogue, and action on the role of women in...
by Yohane Chideya | Oct 20, 2025 | Beans, CGIAR, CIAT, PABRA
From the original article published by CGIAR The demand for common beans is growing fast as more consumers embrace plant-based diets. Once mostly grown for household use, beans are now a commercial and export crop. As a nutritious staple rich in protein, fiber, and...
by Yohane Chideya | Jan 29, 2025 | Africa, Beans, CGIAR, CIAT, Uganda
By Justice Munthali, Eliud Birachi & Jean Claude Rubyogo Malnutrition in Uganda is not just a statistic—it’s a pressing crisis that impacts millions. According to the 2018 Demographic and Health Survey, nearly 33% of children under five are stunted, and 4%...
by Yohane Chideya | Jan 17, 2025 | CGIAR, CIAT, News, PABRA, Tanzania
By Radegunda Kessy, Atupokile Mwakatwila, Justus Ochieng, Martin Majambele, Anthony Bujiku & Jean Claude Rubyogo Background Information Tanzania faces a 320,000-ton gap in edible oil production, with demand set to rise from 570,000 tons annually to 700,000 tons by...
