A new discussion paper from the United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition (UNSCN) aims to present the centrality of nutrition in the current sustainable development agenda.
Non-rice crops not farmers’ favourite
Inconsistent prices and high perishability of non-rice crops force farmers to depend on rice cultivation, which causes low agricultural and dietary diversity, said a recent study. The low diversities create barriers to ensure proper nutrition and resist children's birth related complexities, like stunting and low birth weight, said the study revealed at a seminar organised […]
Bangladesh facing hurdles to improving nutritional status
Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury on Wednesday said Bangladesh is still facing formidable challenges to improve its nutritional status despite being a food-sufficient country. "While Bangladesh has experienced steady advances in food availability, the country is facing different challenges to develop its nutritional status," she said while speaking at a seminar. "Overall the levels of under-nutrition […]
Building future leaders for the agricultural sector
A recent Agrilinks blog post describes a unique capacity strengthening activity in Uganda that aims to build future agricultural leaders using a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach. The Gayaza High School (GHS) in Kampala utilizes its school farm as a learning laboratory for all students. This experiential learning opportunity enables students, teachers, and community members to acquire […]
Famines and Capacity Development
In light of the famines in four African nations recently, a SciDevNet blog post describes how water is the key to ending the chronic cycle of huger and malnutrition. Currently, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan and Yemen are in the middle of the famine. The article argues that apart from better water infrastructure, there is need […]
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