Diversifying diets and income sources in Malawi with orange-fleshed sweetpotatoes

Diet diversification and food security in Malawi are distinct challenges as most farmers are used to growing and consuming cereals, especially maize. However, recently cereal yields have decreased due to declining soil fertility, limited use of improved seeds and fertilizers, and other factors associated with climate change. Moreover, according to the World Bank, poverty rates…

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