To turn the tide on hunger, agricultural science must provide more than increased yield and grain production. Trends in global health and nutrition suggest that improved crop science can reduce health risks and improve public health. Experts acknowledg…
A new version of a traditional pearl millet variety that has higher levels of iron and higher yields is now available in markets throughout Maharashtra, India. And farmers have been buying it up. In May 2012 Nirmal Seeds began selling this conventional…
Orange Sweet Potato pie is a thanksgiving classic marking the beginning of the holiday season with its earthy, sweet aroma. The orange hue of the sweet potato not only thrills food enthusiasts but also public health experts because of its orange color …
Experts who gathered at the Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD2) in Uruguay say they want to march into a future where agricultural research remains fast paced, innovation ratchets up production, and the welfare of…
