What happens when a seasoned farmer discovers a new way to see yam — not as a staple, but as a star ingredient?

The rate of yam consumption is high in West Africa, thanks to its health benefits. Against this background, there are efforts by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and others ...

IBADAN, NIGERIA (2 APRIL 2012)—In one of the most ambitious efforts ever undertaken on behalf of an orphan crop like yam, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and a host of ...

The Federal Government is strategising to surpass Ghana in the export of yam to Europe and other continents, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Audu Ogbeh has said. He spoke when he ...

The Atebubu co-operative yam producers and marketing society has elected new officers to steer its affairs for the next four years. This was after an earlier attempt in January had proved futile ...