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Biofortification Aligned with New U.S. ‘Feed the Future’ Strategy
For Immediate Release
A bean farmer in eastern Rwanda. Photo: Neil Palmer (CIAT)Washington, D.C.: The U.S. Government has just launched ‘Feed the Future’ (FTF), the implementation strategy for its global hunger and food security initiative.
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ICRISAT Director-General Dr. W. D. Dar inaugurates the new officeDirector General Dr. William D.
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Will Zambian Consumers Accept Orange Maize?
New varieties are loaded with vitamin A but are orange in color, not white.
Photo: HarvestPlusVitamin A deficiency affects millions of people, especially children, worldwide. Lack of vitamin A can retard growth, cause blindness, and increase risk of illness.
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Iron Biofortification and Human Nutrition
Special presentation by HarvestPlus at ISINIP Symposium this June
The 15th International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants (ISINIP) takes place in Budapest, Hungary from June 26-30, 2010.
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.
