Annual CASS III Meeting at IITA Ibadan, Nigeria23–25 September 2025

From 23 to 25 September 2025, the international CASS consortium came together at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Nigeria, for the Annual CASS III Meeting.

The three-day program brought together researchers and partners from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas to exchange knowledge, present recent progress, and discuss future directions of cassava research.

Highlights included in-depth scientific sessions, field visits to cassava research plots, and lively discussions on how modern breeding methods, advanced analytics, and international collaboration can drive improvements in cassava yield and resilience.

By fostering close collaboration across continents, the CASS project continues to work towards innovations that strengthen global food security, support smallholder farmers, and contribute to sustainable agriculture.