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.
Volumen: 30.4
ISSN: 2210-6499
Editor: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Autor: Mary Mwendwa
Organización: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Año: 2014
País(es): Kenya
Cobertura geográfica: África
Tipo: Estudio de caso
Texto completo disponible en: http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/global/reclaiming-nutrition/returning-to-traditional-crops
Idioma utilizado para los contenidos: English