A Nigerian-led study has developed high-yielding cowpea varieties with durable, multi-gene resistance to Striga, offering a scalable solution for smallholder farmers.


A Nigerian-led study has developed high-yielding cowpea varieties with durable, multi-gene resistance to Striga, offering a scalable solution for smallholder farmers.

Despite pandemic shocks, Northern Nigeria’s grain systems proved resilient. Certified seeds emerged as key to sustaining productivity and food security.