Africa is on the threshold of a new beginning, and ICRISAT can help
Along with investments from national governments, ICRISAT can help African countries boost their agricultural productivity, improve food and nutrition security, and enhance Read more...
Well-designed strategy drives pearl millet mainstreaming nutrition initiative
A well-designed strategy currently being implemented to develop pearl millet lines that are both high-yielding and high in iron (Fe) and zinc Read more...
Investment in advocacy and institutional commitments on mainstreaming nutrition can be the game changer for pearl millet
Investing in advocacy for biofortified pearl millet which has the potential to address prevailing high levels of malnutrition across India and Africa, Read more...
Africa’s first biofortified pearl millet variety aims to combat anaemia
For millions of women and children in Africa anaemia is a significant public health concern—and diets deficient in iron are often to blame. But consuming a new variety of pearl millet called chakti—with an additional 20% of the estimated average requirement of iron—may improve their nutritional status and help them reach their physical and cognitive potential.
Biofortified pearl millet varieties to fight iron and zinc deficiencies in India
Full article Micronutrient malnutrition because of iron and zinc deficiencies is a serious public health problem in low-and middle-economy countries worldwide. In Read more...