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Commercialisation of biofortified crops key to improving the utilization impact of this great innovation to improve food security

Did You Know? The World Bank has just released its 2024 Investment Framework for Nutrition, which is a big deal as we approach the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dMcc4wvU Here’s the bottom line: To hit global targets on stunting, #anaemia, breastfeeding, and wasting, we need an additional $13 billion each year. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dJkkvj8d The good news? To make this possible, the framework lays out a plan that taps into multiple sectors - like health, agriculture, #SocialProtection, and education. Now, when it comes to #agriculture, I’m particularly excited about the role biofortified crops can play. Imagine crops that are naturally rich in iron, vitamin A, and zinc - helping to combat anemia, boost immune systems, and support healthy #ChildDevelopment. These aren’t just ideas; they’re already making a difference. At the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), we’re pushing the boundaries by focusing on multi-nutrient biofortification. Our maize, enriched with provitamin A, iron, and zinc, is just one example. And we are not stopping there. We are also looking at underutilized crops like Bambara groundnut and African Yam bean. By enhancing their bioactive compounds, these crops have massive potential to not only improve #nutrition but also secure future #FoodSystems. Investing in biofortification efforts is a sure bet for creating more resilient food systems that can nourish the next generation. #Biofortification | #GlobalNutrition | #WorldBank | #FoodSecurity | #HiddenHunger | #EndMalnutrition | #Health | #Education | #OneCGIAR

Building synergies with holistic opportunities provides great assurance for ending Malnutrition sustainably

Celebrate #WorldHealthDay with HarvestPlus and discover the power of #biofortified crops! 🌾✨🎉 Every year, millions struggle with hidden hunger, lacking essential vitamins and minerals in their diets. Alarmingly, 1 in 2 people 🚶♂️🚶♀️ and 2 in 3 women of reproductive age 👩👧👦 are affected by micronutrient deficiencies. In some parts of South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, this figure escalates to 9 in 10 women 🌍🤰. Enter biofortification: a groundbreaking strategy in our battle against malnutrition 🛡️🌱. For over two decades, HarvestPlus has led the way, enhancing the nutritional value of staple crops to ensure health for all, everywhere 🌽🍚🥦. Our path from research and development 📚🔬 to your dining table 🍽️ involves growing nutrient-rich crops aimed at combating deficiency diseases and improving public health 🥗🏥. Together, we can conquer hidden hunger 💪🌍. Join us in spreading the word this World Health Day. 🗣️📢 #EndHiddenHunger #Biofortification #WorldHealthDay2024 CGIAR International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Access to Nutrition Initiative Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) USAID FAO World Food Programme World Health Organization UNICEF Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada HarvestPlus Solutions World Vision The World Bank World Bank Development Economics School Meals for All CT Nutrition International Arun Baral Ravinder Grover Jenny Walton Carmen Ruiz

Celebrate #WorldHealthDay with HarvestPlus and discover the power of biofortified crops! 🌾✨🎉 Every year, millions struggle with hidden hunger, lacking essential vitamins and minerals in their diets. Alarmingly, 1 in 2 people 🚶♂️🚶♀️ and 2 in 3 women of reproductive age 👩👧👦 are affected by micronutrient deficiencies. In some parts of South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, this figure escalates to 9 in 10 women 🌍🤰. Enter biofortification: a groundbreaking strategy in our battle against malnutrition 🛡️🌱. For over two decades, HarvestPlus has led the way, enhancing the nutritional value of staple crops to ensure health for all, everywhere 🌽🍚🥦. Our path from research and development 📚🔬 to your dining table 🍽️ involves growing nutrient-rich crops aimed at combating deficiency diseases and improving public health 🥗🏥. Together, we can conquer hidden hunger 💪🌍. Join us in spreading the word this World Health Day. 🗣️📢 #EndHiddenHunger #Biofortification #WorldHealthDay2024 CGIAR International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada World Food Programme Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement World Food Programme World Health Organization World Vision FAO

🌱 Did you know? 🌱 Biofortification is revolutionizing the way we combat hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies! By enriching staple crops with essential vitamins and minerals, biofortification offers a sustainable solution to improve nutrition and health, especially in low- and middle-income countries. *Key Benefits:* • Nutritional Impact: Biofortified crops like iron beans and vitamin A maize significantly improve the nutritional status of those who consume them regularly. • Cost-Effective: This approach is not only effective but also cost-efficient, making it accessible for farming families and consumers. • Scalability: With over two decades of research, biofortification has proven to be a scalable innovation, capable of transforming food systems globally. Impressive Statistics: • In Rwanda, iron-depleted female university students saw significant improvements in iron status and cognitive function after consuming iron beans for just 4.5 months. • Biofortified crops can meet up to 90% of the daily iron requirements for women and children. Let’s support and promote biofortification to ensure a healthier future for all! 🌍💪 Read More: https://lnkd.in/gVWfpARm #Nutrition #Health #Biofortification #SustainableAgriculture #HiddenHunger #HarvestPlus

In #Tanzania the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies is higher in rural areas, while overweight and obesity are higher among the urban population. To tackle malnutrition in the country #FoodLAND's nutrition experts have generated a total of 9️⃣ 0️⃣ nutritional recommendations tailored to the specific needs of people at different stages of the life cycle👶🏽👧🏾👨🏾👵🏽. 🥔🍵 In addition, the #SUA team has improved bean varieties and developed processed composite flour, rich in micronutrients, especially iron and zinc. Multi-sectoral collaboration will be important, from production to consumption, for dietary diversification. In this way, promoting the intake of foods from all six food groups every day. ▶️ More details in the #video by Akwilina Mwanri from Sokoine University of Agriculture 🎞 https://bit.ly/3XQNHuy For more information, read the press release📑 https://lnkd.in/dmmP8RVx #NR #nutrition #fooddiversity #foodafrica #H2020 Susan Nchimbi-Msolla Renalda Munubi Michael Mizambwa Agnes Mahembe Helvetas Tanzania Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) EURICE - European Research and Project Office GmbH Sonja Bergner LEAP4FNSSA Project InnoFoodAfrica INCiTiS-FOOD BIO4Africa European Research Executive Agency (REA) European Commission UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) FAO

Join our upcoming episode of the webinar series in 2024. The topic of the webinar is “Empirical and Qualitative Study of Nutrition Security in India”. CIRDAP is organizing the webinar series on various thematic topics which is related to integrated rural development. Also, the series deals with the various aspects of rural development such as poverty reduction, disaster, climate change, gender, nutrition, youth development, agriculture, aquaculture, health and so one. CIRDAP always focuses on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and “Leave no one behind” of SDG became the main aspect. To contribute in Sustainable development, CIRDAP has taken this initiative of webinar series platform. Through this platform, anyone can heard from the experts of Asia-pacific region and thus knowledge can be generated and spread. So, here is the opportunity to learn about the Nutrition security in India from the expert of NIRD-PR. Registrar yourself: https://lnkd.in/gWnJEVqw #Nutrition #foodandnutrition #nutritionsecurity #food #sustainabledevelopmentgoal #Sustainabledevelopment #foodaccess #CIRDAPwebinarseries 

Over the past 20 years, #HarvestPlus has embarked on an impactful journey, championing Biofortification as a cost-effective and sustainable tool to combat malnutrition globally. An estimated 100 million people have reaped the benefits of biofortification, making it a significant contributor to addressing nutritional deficiencies. Biofortification emerges as a potent strategy to reshape food systems in response to the challenges posed by climate change, strengthening community food systems, and fostering resilience. In India, HarvestPlus and its partners are promoting biofortified iron pearl millet, zinc wheat, zinc rice and iron and zinc lentil. #HarvestPlusindia #biofortification #globalnutrition #climatechange #transformingfoodsystems

Have you head about India’s anemia crisis? Learn about the connection to genetically engineered (GE) food crops. These crops require more synthetic fertilizers and pesticides than native plants. Another reason to support underutilized foods (eg, millets, amaranth grain) and encourage diet diversity. #poverty #malnutrition #nutrition #climate #climatechange #foodsystems #foodsystemtransformation #sustainablefoodsystems #globalnutrition #globalhealth #dietitians #nutritionists #nutricionistas Stacia Nordin, RD