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Did you know 330 Million people were eating biofortified crops by 2023? Thanks to the global push for biofortified crops, we’re making strides in nutrition:   • 227 Million people are accessing biofortified foods in the market.   • 103 Million are eating what they grow on their own farms. Together, that’s 330 million lives impacted by nutrient-rich crops like vitamin A-rich sweet potatoes and iron-fortified beans, supporting healthier futures for communities worldwide. Let’s keep growing this impact for a world where everyone has access to nutritious food! Source: https://lnkd.in/gJCuquKT  #HarvestPlus #BiofortifiedFoods #NutritionForAll #HealthierCommunities International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), CGIAR

🍽️ Join Us for the 10th Nutritious Food Fair 2024! 🍽️ The Nutritious Food Fair (NFF) is back for its 10th edition, promoting nutritious foods and biofortified crops in Nigeria! Hosted on December 10-11, 2024, this event brings together key stakeholders from the nutritious food sector to showcase innovations and discuss the future of sustainable food systems. This year’s theme, “Sustainable Food Systems: Our Collective Responsibility”, aligns with the UN’s call for action and emphasizes the importance of nutritious and climate-resilient food systems. HarvestPlus, HarvestPlus Solutions, GAIN, the Niger State Ministry of Agriculture, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Food Safety, and the Federal Ministry of Health, and other partners are collaborating for this promising event. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2GDgPGk Let's work towards a healthier and more sustainable future! 🥕🌽 #NutritiousFoodFair #SustainableAgriculture #Biofortification #FoodSecurity International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), CGIAR, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, AGRA, HarvestPlus Solutions

We are proud to share the success of the Nutritious Crop Hausa Radio Service! By leveraging the power of radio, HarvestPlus provided over 20 million rural farmers in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, and Gombe states with valuable insights on climate-smart farming and nutritious crops. This comprehensive approach combined radio programming and hands-on training to maximize impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQRdveq2 🌍👩🌾 #SustainableAgriculture #Farmers #HarvestPlus #RadioService

🌾🇵🇰 Success Story from Pakistan🇵🇰🌾 📢 Biofortified Wheat Transforming Food Systems to Address Malnutrition in Pakistan. 🌱The rise of the zinc-enriched wheat variety Akbar 2019 marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, emerging as the largest choice among wheat varieties. Spearheaded by HarvestPlus and its public, and private sector partners, this success unveils the intricate web of efforts and collaborations that propelled Akbar 2019 to its status as the mega variety of Pakistan. Below are the amazing results. 1- 42 percent of the wheat cropping area in Pakistan was planted with Akbar 2019 in 2023-24 season.🌏 2- Nearly 15 million metric tons of wheat grain harvested from Akbar 2019 in 2024. 3- The produce is enough to benefit over 97 million people for one year, to access affordable and nutritious food, contributing to alleviating zinc deficiency. 🥗🥘 Read more details here https://lnkd.in/d6DbMvrk HarvestPlus Pakistan International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) CGIAR CGIAR Impact Area: Nutrition, health & food security Arun Baral Maggie Kamau-Biruri Ravinder Grover Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada FAO World Food Programme World Vision Nutrition International USAID #Akbar2019 #ZincWheat #Biofortified #biofortification

Hidden hunger: did you know that as of 2022, about 768 million people are undernourished according to the World Bank, with populations in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa being the most affected? 🤔 Committed to addressing nutritional challenges, Yara India has proudly partnered up with HarvestPlus Solutions to improve the nutritional quality of crops in rural communities, focusing on staple crops. The program pilot phase started with zinc wheat cultivation in five districts across Uttar Pradesh, India. 🌾 The NutriFarms program not only enhanced nutrition through better crops but empowered farmers to adopt advanced #RegenerativeAgriculture practices, helping to increase yield and resilience to environmental stresses. This supports food security and uplifts livelihoods in the community. ✨ As the program concludes, the bundling of biofortified seeds with smart zinc fertilizers led to a significant increase in zinc and iron content in the harvested crops. Additionally, participating farmers reported an average income increase of around 42%*! 📈 At Yara, we are committed to transforming agriculture from the ground up, focusing not just on yields but on the nutritional value of the food we grow. “This isn't just about increasing productivity; it's about cultivating a future where every harvest contributes to healthier lives and stronger communities,” said Sanjiv Kanwar, Managing Director, Yara South Asia. Join us on our journey to advance agricultural sustainability in Africa & Asia! 🌏🌍 Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/guPcTb3A *The figure provided is based on controlled, limited trials conducted with farmers, observed by field partners and enumerators.

🌍 Presenting at the CGIAR Scaling Week 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya! 🌱 HarvestPlus is excited to announce our session: "Scaling Agricultural Innovations for Transformative Impact: The Role of Private Sector and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships." Date: 5th December 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM In this session, through the lens of biofortification we’ll explore how collaboration across sectors can unlock the potential of agricultural innovations to drive sustainable growth and improve lives. Discover actionable strategies, success stories, and insights from global experts in scaling biofortification as an impactful agricultural solution. If you are attending scaling week, don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the transformation of food systems. Let’s shape the future together! #ScalingWeek2024 #AgricultureInnovation #PartnershipsForImpact #HarvestPlus #Sustainable #FoodSystemsTransformation. CGIAR, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

🌟 Join the Conversation on November 30: Emerging Opportunities in the Seed Sector! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Govindaraj, Senior Scientist at HarvestPlus, will be representing us in an engaging panel discussion. This event brings together global thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners committed to advancing nutrition-sensitive solutions for healthier food systems. HarvestPlus India, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India #NSC2024

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱 (𝐁𝐏𝐈)? The BPI is an analytical tool developed by Harvestplus to inform data-driven decisions for scaling up biofortification. It is also recognized as one of the notable innovations of the CGIAR global agricultural research partnership over the past 50 years. The BPI helps identify where investments in biofortification can have the biggest bang for the buck among 128 countries that the Index covers. The BPI provides rankings of country-level investment potential for 13 types of staple crops. Learn More  https://lnkd.in/ghgZA4SH CGIAR, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Govindaraj Mahalingam from HarvestPlus will be actively contributing to two key sessions during the 13th National Seed Congress, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, in partnership with NSC 2024. Event Details: 🔹 Side Event Topic: Harnessing the Genetic Diversity of Millets for Future Food Systems Role: Moderator Date: November 29, 2024 Time: 2:00–3:30 PM 🔹 Plenary Session Topic: Emerging Opportunities in the Seed Sector to Include Value-Added Traits, Landraces, and Crops Role: Panel Member Date: November 30, 2024 Time: 9:00–10:30 AM 📍 Location: 13th National Seed Congress Join us to participate in discussions exploring innovative approaches to shaping resilient and sustainable food systems! #NationalSeedCongress #Millets #SustainableAgriculture #FutureFoodSystems #HarvestPlus

📢 Exciting News! HarvestPlus has partnered with the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to advance rural development and improve nutrition security across CIRDAP’s 15 member countries, including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and more. 🌍 Key focus areas include: ✅ Collaborative research and development for sustainable agriculture ✅ Capacity building through training and workshops ✅ Empowering local communities through rural entrepreneurship ✅ Advocacy for policy reforms aligned with SDGs Together, we’re working to create resilient food systems and healthier communities across the Asia-Pacific. Let’s make an impact! #FoodSecurity #Nutrition #RuralDevelopment #Partnership, CIRDAP, Md. Wahidul Amin