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 […]
Training and skill development for soybean farmers in Kenya and Zambia
A recent post on SciDevNet discusses how the private sector can help in training and skill development for soybean farmers in Kenya and Zambia. The UK-funded FoodTrade East and Southern Africa (FoodTrade ESA) awarded about USD 1.2 million to two companies to help farmers improve yields, access appropriate storage solutions, and market their produce. Focused […]
Climate change adaptation and mitigation in Uganda
A recent post on the CCAFS blog describes the implementation of a program on improving climate change adaptation and mitigation practices of farmers in Western Uganda. The aim of the program is to improve food security in the region through a series of interventions, which include, improved collective action for climate change, improved climate information […]
New Review Affirms Nutritional Impact of Iron-Biofortified Crops
A review of current evidence on the nutritional impact of iron-biofortified staple crops reinforces the findings and strength of the existing research. The review affirms that regular consumption of these high-iron varieties, including beans and pearl millet, reduces iron-deficiency in vulnerable population groups such as school children and non-pregnant young women.
News: Untapped Potentials of Aquaculture in Egypt
Egypt is the ninth largest global aquaculture producer and accounts for 66% of African farmed fish but there are still significant opportunities for expansion. This is important as farmed fish is the cheapest source of animal-produced protein in a country facing serious nutritional deficiencies including child stunting (31%), maternal anemia (44.1%) and maternal obesity (25%).
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