Finding a way out of the maize
Recurring drought and crop failure in many parts of the world have led to food and nutrition insecurity, and a dependence on food aid. But recently, some farmers in Kenya have been developing their own sustainable way to secure enough nutritious food along with extra income so that they can send their children to school. Traditional drought tolerant, nutritious crops such as cassava, sorghum and millet that were losing popularity due to a surge in maize production are again becoming commonplace, with reliable harvests improving diets and income.
Volume: 30.4
ISSN: 2210-6499
Publisher: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Author: Mary Mwendwa
Organization: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Year: 2014
Country/ies: Kenya
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Case study
Full text available at: http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/global/reclaiming-nutrition/returning-to-traditional-crops
Content language: English