The facts are startling. More than 2 billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient deficiency – 795 million of whom are undernourished. The challenge to nutritiously and securely feed the growing population is further exacerbated by climate change which has led to extreme weather patterns and decreasing crop yields.
This news is adapted from the original release by World Rural Forum, a Partner in GFAR.
Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava in the world with a production of about 54 million tons, but its yield per hectare of cassava roots is about 8 tons, less than half of the realizable yields of more than 20 tons per hectare
During a technical forum organized by IICA and CATIE, the importance of the relationship between water and soil, and their role in facing the challenge of feeding the world was discussed.
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With reference to vacancy announcement found here.
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In its latest News in Brief, Compact 2025 updates partners on emerging research and innovation, developments in policies and programs, and timely news and events relating to progress towards eliminating hunger and undernutrition around the world.
Presentation made during the GFAR/IICA joint workshop: Enabling innovation for sustainable agricultural development in the Americas within a global context, held at FAO Headquarters, Rome, on 10 February 2017
Presentation made during the GFAR/IICA joint workshop: Enabling innovation for sustainable agricultural development in the Americas within a global context, held at FAO Headquarters, Rome, on 10 February 2017