Farmers are excited as the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is set to release a new variety of cowpea that is drought resistant and tolerant to stringa and fusarium wilt, common ...

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. All images by Ankur Paliwal for Undark. Under the noonday sun, Alimatu Alidu uses a stone to grind tomato, red pepper, and small ...

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a vital legume crop cultivated across tropical and semi‐arid regions, providing an essential source of protein and micronutrients for millions of people. Its genetic ...