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🌱 Cassava Roots: A Key to Food Security in Africa 🌍 Cassava is more than just a staple crop—it’s a lifeline for millions of people across Africa and other tropical regions. As we continue to explore solutions to food insecurity, cassava roots stand out for their potential to enhance agricultural resilience and provide sustainable food sources. Here’s why cassava plays a vital role in food security: 1. High Yield & Resilience 🌾: Cassava is highly adaptable to poor soils and can thrive even in drought-prone areas. This makes it a crucial crop for regions facing climate challenges, ensuring consistent harvests where other crops might fail. 2. Rich Nutritional Value 🍽️: Cassava roots are rich in carbohydrates, serving as a primary energy source for millions of households. Additionally, cassava leaves are a great source of protein and essential nutrients, adding to its overall dietary value. 3. Versatility 🔄: Cassava can be processed into a wide variety of products—garri, fufu, cassava flour, starch, and even biofuel. This versatility makes it not only a food source but also a livelihood for farmers and entrepreneurs, driving economic growth. 4. Long Shelf Life⏳: Cassava can be stored in its processed form (such as flour or starch) for long periods, making it a reliable food source during off-seasons or in times of crisis. 5. Global Impact 🌍: With its rising demand in both food and industrial sectors, cassava has the potential to improve both food security and economic stability across Africa and beyond. Investing in cassava—from improved farming practices to better post-harvest handling and processing—will not only empower rural farmers but also provide sustainable food solutions that can feed the growing population. 🌱💡 Cassava is more than a crop—it’s a pathway to a food-secure future.🌍💪 #FoodSecurity #CassavaFarming #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #AfricaRising #RuralDevelopment #EconomicGrowth IITA-CASSAVABREEDING #NutritionSecurity PC Dennis Leonardo Aiyevbekpen

No more nutritional poverty. Visions and pathways for future farmers in the East Midlands and East of England. Agroecology is a cornerstone of our ethical future economy. Are you a policy influencer in this space? https://lnkd.in/eEj47eFq

🎊 Last year, HarvestPlus celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of embedding essential minerals and vitamins in food systems through biofortified staple crops. Building capacity and strengthening the ecosystem that supports biofortified crops is essential for the accelerated uptake and consumption of nutritious foods. In 2023, HarvestPlus and partners empowered more than 17.1 million smallholder farmers and over 2,900 value chain actors with knowledge and tools to improve livelihoods and build their resilience to shocks, ensuring that vulnerable communities have access to affordable, safe and nutritious foods.  📗👉  To learn more, download the report. https://lnkd.in/eqyhJtVW    #HPAR2023 #HarvestPlus #HiddenHunger #Biofortification #FoodSecurity Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada HarvestPlus Solutions International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) AGRA FAO USAID Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation The Rockefeller Foundation Asian Development Bank (ADB)

SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. Last week Vuyiswa Ramokgopa hosted a collective of Gauteng based thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, farmers, indigenous food activists, industry leaders, chefs and media professionals in the agri food industry to discuss sustainable agricultural practices, indigenous crops and how we can all collectively contribute to ending hunger in Gauteng by 2030 and ensure equitable access to food! Food security is a fundamental human right. Every person in South Africa deserves access to sufficient, nutritious food that aligns with their preferred diet and cultural roots. To achieve this, we need intentional dialogues on indigenous and organic farming, rooted in sustainability and cultural pride. Indigenous foods like sorghum, madumbe, and atchaar are more than ingredients, they are part of South African heritage. They nourish us, ground us, and connect us to our history. In the journey toward a hunger-free South Africa, we must champion sustainable farming practices that honour both our environment and our culture. When people are food insecure, their right to life and dignity is at risk. It’s time to work collectively toward a just, equitable South Africa—one where no one is left hungry. Let’s build a future where food is accessible, respected, and sustainable for generations to come. #IndigenousFoods #OrganicFarming #FoodSecurity #EndHunger #risemzansi #RISEinGovernment #100days #climatechange #entrepreneurship

🌍🍽️ As global population growth presents new challenges, Cargill's collaboration with HarvestPlus is paving the way for sustainable and resilient food systems. By investing in biofortification and supporting smallholder farmers, this partnership ensures that nutrient-enriched staple crops are integrated into school feeding programs across India, Kenya, Tanzania, and Guatemala. Watch Cargill's Director of Government Relations Emily Dimiero mentioning this initiative implemented by HarvestPlus during the Borlaug Dialogue. Learn how this initiative is building market linkages and enhancing agricultural productivity to help combat malnutrition and support public health goals. More details available here https://lnkd.in/eNHqdA_H   #SustainableDevelopment #BiofortifiedCrops #HarvestPlus #Cargill #FoodSecurity #VACS, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Cargill, Emily Dimiero

Did you know 80% of farms in sub-Saharan Africa are smallholder farms, and in some countries, they produce up to 90% of the food? Staple food crops in the region typically include maize, cassava, yams, millet, sorghum, and plantains. These crops are essential for local diets and food security in the region. Yet, these vital crops are often undervalued and understudied, especially as climate change impacts food production. I think it’s amazing to see how scientists across Africa are working with farmers to improve crop productivity using modern biotech and regenerative practices. 👩🔬👩🌾 Read the full Forbes article: https://lnkd.in/gJaTmw67

Did you know 80% of farms in sub-Saharan Africa are smallholder farms, and in some countries, they produce up to 90% of the food? Staple food crops in the region typically include maize, cassava, yams, millet, sorghum, and plantains. These crops are essential for local diets and food security in the region. Yet, these vital crops are often undervalued and understudied, especially as climate change impacts food production. I think it’s amazing to see how scientists across Africa are working with farmers to improve crop productivity using modern biotech and regenerative practices. 👩🔬👩🌾 Read the full Forbes article: https://lnkd.in/d5QsYV3T

Pulse crops are life-sustaining nutritious foods that nourish families and empower communities across Africa and the Middle East. On World Pulse Day, CropLife Africa and Middle East celebrates the humble lentil, chickpea, bean and pea—crops that fortify the health and economy of our region. As an association that advocates for safe, sustainable agriculture utilising innovation, we salute the hardworking farmers who cultivate these essential pulse crops. Your efforts contribute to affordable, homegrown protein sources building food security. Pulses present answers for priorities like water conservation, soil enrichment and elevated smallholder farmer livelihoods. Paired with emerging technologies increasing nutritional profiles, early maturing traits and climate resilience, they hold promise for a future where accessing affordable nutrition becomes more equitable. This World Pulse Day, we encourage all those involved in getting pulses from fertile ground to family tables, to come together in support of these nutritious seeds of possibility. Through shared knowledge and solutions, we can unleash the full potential of pulses to create affirmative change. #WorldPulsesDay #CLAME

Strategies and pathways for supporting more equitable and resilient food systems in Africa – Future agricultures

WHO SHOULD BE HIGHLY CONSIDERED FOR THE FEED SALONE PROJECT? (Mr. Rashid A Conteh) https://lnkd.in/dcQ3XH7C #FEEDSALONE #WeWillDeliver #StateHousePressRelease The Feed Salone Project is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to address the issue of food insecurity in Sierra Leone. With a population of over 7 million people, Sierra Leone is one of the poorest countries in the world, with a significant portion of the population living below the poverty line. The Feed Salone Project seeks to tackle this issue by providing sustainable solutions to food insecurity and malnutrition in the country. The project is a collaborative effort between the government of Sierra Leone, non-governmental organizations, and international partners. It focuses on improving food production, distribution, and access to nutritious food for all citizens. The Feed Salone Project aims to increase agricultural productivity, promote sustainable farming practices, and empower smallholder farmers to improve their livelihoods. One of the key components of the Feed Salone Project is the establishment of community gardens and agricultural training programs. These initiatives aim to teach local communities how to grow their own food, improve soil fertility, and increase crop yields. By empowering communities to grow their own food, the project aims to reduce reliance on imported food and improve food security in the country. In addition to promoting sustainable agriculture, the Feed Salone Project also focuses on improving access to nutritious food for vulnerable populations, such as children and pregnant women. The project provides nutritional support, education, and training to ensure that all citizens have access to a healthy and balanced diet. By addressing malnutrition and food insecurity, the project aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population. The Feed Salone Project also aims to create economic opportunities for smallholder farmers and promote sustainable development in Sierra Leone. By supporting local agriculture and empowering farmers to improve their livelihoods, the project aims to reduce poverty and promote economic growth in the country. The project also aims to create jobs in the agricultural sector and stimulate economic development in rural communities. Overall, the Feed Salone Project is a comprehensive and innovative initiative that addresses the root causes of food insecurity in Sierra Leone. By promoting sustainable agriculture, improving access to nutritious food, and creating economic opportunities for smallholder farmers, the project aims to improve the lives of millions of people in the country. The government of Sierra Leone should consider the Feed Salone Project as a model for the successful implementation of food security initiatives in the country.