Locally produced crops

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(2011), "Locally produced crops", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 41 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2011.01741bab.004

Locally produced crops

Article Type: Food facts From: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 41, Issue 2

In Kampala, Uganda, for example, Urban Harvest supports a project called Sustainable Neighborhood in Focus. Organising workshops that encourage safe solid waste disposal, through sorting leftovers, biodegradables and peelings for recycling, reuse – depending on the product, the project also empowers people to reduce the negative impact of urban areas on the surrounding environment.

Another prime example of the impact farmers groups can have is in Oromia, Ethiopia, where 139 cooperatives, including about 617,700 households are involved in the production of Coffee Arabica.

Nearly, a half-century after the Green Revolution – the first systematic, large-scale attempt to reduce poverty and hunger throughout the world – a large share of the human family is still chronically hungry. At the same time, investments in agricultural development by governments, international lenders and foundations are low.

The Nourishing the Planet project will assess the state of agricultural innovations – from cropping methods to irrigation technology to agricultural policy – with an emphasis on sustainability, diversity and ecosystem health, as well as productivity. The project aims to both inform global efforts to eradicate hunger and raise the profile of these efforts. For further information, please visit: www.nourishingtheplanet.org