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Why it is critical to Nutrition-Proof the Drylands in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

9 Sep 2020

Why it is critical to Nutrition-Proof the Drylands In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia Two-thirds of undernourished people Climate change can worsen the worldwide live here situation affecting food supply and plant nutrient content Climate change and its large uncertainties poses potentially serious threats to agricultural water management, hitting hardest in poor, semi-arid areas that already su. [...] Sorghum Pearl millet Finger millet Groundnut Chickpea Pigeonpea (Conventional breeding take 10 years with 6-7 years spent Dryland cereals are rich in iron and zinc, in seasonal generational advancements to arrive at the elite essential minerals and vitamins. [...] The legumes are rich in protein and provide important macro- and micro-nutrients. [...] Read more on exploreit Benefits of investing in nutrition POVERTY SCHOOLING EARNINGS ECONOMY Children who escape Early nutrition Early nutrition Reduction in stunting stunting are 33% programs can increase programs can can increase GDP by more likely to escape school completion by raise adult wages 4-11% in Asia and poverty as adults one year by 5-50% Africa World Bank publication (pg 3) Data Sour. [...] 2011; Horton and Stechel 2013; and Martorell et al.
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