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
Éditeur: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Auteur: Mary Mwendwa
Organisation: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Année: 2014
Pays: Kenya
Couverture géographique: Afrique
Type: Étude de cas
Texte intégral disponible à l'adresse: http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/global/reclaiming-nutrition/returning-to-traditional-crops
Langue: English