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Cassava, an important staple food crop in many countries, is being biofortified with additional nutrients. Photo: H. CeballosMicronutrient malnutrition, or hidden hunger, affects millions of people worldwide every year.
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Orange sweet potato may prove to be a game changer in the battle to reduce vitamin A deficiency in Africa –it’s loaded with provitamin A that the body then converts to vitamin A.
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HarvestPlus Seeks Impact & Policy Head
Job AnnouncementThe International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is seeking an Impact and Policy Head for HarvestPlus.
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Iron Man for Rwanda Spreads the Word on Nutritious Beans
A profile by Marni Chan
Country Manager, Jean D'Amour Manirere (photo:B.McClafferty)Jean d’Amour Manirere is Harvest Plus’ first Country Manager, handpicked to manage the release of high-iron beans in Rwanda.
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photo: Gene Hettel (CIMMYT)Zinc is involved in more body functions than any other mineral.
HarvestPlus is a global leader in biofortification, a novel strategy to reduce ‘hidden hunger’ in developing countries. We work with experts around the world who can speak on many issues related to biofortification, hunger, and the role of agriculture in improving nutrition.Please contact us to set up an interview. Following are the latest news stories from HarvestPlus.