This month saw the 10th anniversary of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. Plant genetic…
Consortium News Archive for November, 2011
Balancing conservation and development in dry forest areas: reviving gum and resin production could boost livelihoods in Ethiopia
A revival in the production of gums and resins such as frankincense and myrrh could help conserve forests and boost…
Orange Sweet Potato Reduces Risk of Vitamin A Deficiency in Children and Women in Mozambique
Please find below an article published today by HarvestPlus. Washington D.C, November 21, 2011: A study published in the British…
Leading Experts Call for a “Growth with Resilience” Agenda for African Agriculture
The Montpellier Panel agreed the agenda for a new report in 2012 at a recently concluded side event at the…
Rapid multiplication of cassava: a solution to hunger and poverty
Cassava is a major staple food in Africa. The tuber is a valuable source of cheap calories, especially in those…