Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Bloomberg) -- The US is launching a new initiative to identify and invest in climate adaptation for Africa’s most nutritious ...

By Victor Nsereko Wantate Many African conservation decisions such as funding, policy, species prioritization and nursery ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GettyImages Hunger and undernourishment are two elements of food insecurity that have plagued Africa for years. And the menace is ...

In Lagos, Nigeria, where the hum of the city mingles with the aroma of freshly baked bread, Chef Juliet Aigbe, known affectionally as “Chef Juls,” slides a grain-free wedding cake into a large ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Scientists have identified several forgotten food crops in sub-Saharan Africa that can be incorporated into the cropping system to support climate resilience and nutrition in the region. The study has ...

Moringa (Moringa oleifera), a fast-growing tree with edible leaves, shoots and seeds, is among the 101 African crops targeted by the African Orphan Crops Consortium. New breeding methods such as ...

Crop diversification is an important part of achieving nutrition security; the risks of reliance on a single crop are immense. Sub-Saharan Africa, suggests a new study in Nature Food, must diversify ...

A European-African project is investigating the potential for local crops to improve the nutritional profile of gluten-free crackers in Africa. As in Europe, the consumption of gluten-free food ...