NC State rescued the sweet potato industry in North Carolina and helped it grow into a global powerhouse. Now the university is leading an effort to breed sweet potatoes that could provide economic opportunities and better nutrition for people in several African countries.
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Redefining hope for the future of the less fortune
The story talks about the Mother who had problems to feed her children. After starting producing OFSP roots with other womens in group now, she can feed her family.
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African farmers in the digital Age; Overcoming Isolation, Speeding up change, and Taking success to Scale
Farming is one of mankind’s oldest endeavors, and digital technology is one of its newest. In this publication, different contributors are showcasing how much good can come from the collaboration that is integrating food system that links all players in the agricultural economy.
Read More »Annex 7: Processing Juice from Sweetpotato Leaves – Evidence of a partnership approach
An evidence of knowledge transfer to the community in Chiradzulu District by Safe the Children NGO, the Rooting out Hunger project joint program partner through WALA-CRS
Read More »A reality TV show with real impacts on farms
A newsletter article produced by Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)on climate smart approaches featured on Shamba Shape-Up – a TV documentary series targeting small scale farmers. The article highlights some climate adaptation strategies, beneficiaries and the impact the Shamba Shape-Up programme in East Africa. Download
Read More »Modern Ghana News: Improving Diet Quality In Ghana Through Resilient Nutritious Sweet Potato
The Nation: Farmers get free potato vines – 19th July 2013
Radio spot message
This article contains promotional information for small-scale farmer through local media channels. The main message is the availability of Vitamin A rich sweetpotato with more economic importance over other usual crops.
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