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In July 2015, the Ethiopian firm GUTS Agro, in partnership with 2SCALE, launched Supermoms. The highly nutritious baby food – made from a corn-soya blend – is aimed at helping low-income families and nursing mothers nutritiously feed their children. After Supermoms’ successful rollout in southern Ethiopia, GUTS Agro and 2SCALE devised a marketing plan – called the Likie model – to promote Supermoms in the country’s northern regions. Under the Likie distribution model, women entrepreneurs use tricycles to deliver the product to customers’ doorsteps. For more information, visit bit.ly/2lrf9tQ.
The Netherlands-funded 2SCALE program is an incubator for inclusive agribusiness that aims to improve rural livelihoods and food and nutrition security across nine sub-Saharan countries. 2SCALE is implemented by IFDC, ICRA, and the BoP Innovation Center. Visit www.2SCALE.org for more information.
...when places on Earth dedicated to feed Humanity with nutritious foods...were given utmost importance...even in the simplicity of agricultural/rural lands...
New solar Kenya’s first solar-powered “bubble” drier, improves bean quality and commercial value, retaining nutritious qualities before they are turned into a porridge flour. It has been donated to farmers and partners shown in a training session here at ICIPE campus in Nairobi on December 9th, as part of a project “Making Value Chains Work for Food and Nutrition Security of Vulnerable Populations in East Africa,” which aims to reach around five million small holder farmers in Uganda and Kenya benefiting 50,000 rural and urban consumers.
The project is supported by BMZ and GIZ; The CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health and CGIAR donors. It is a joint project between the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance initiative and DAPA-Linking Farmers to Markets. The project is led by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), in collaboration with The University of Hohenheim (UHOH), University of Göttingen (UGOE), Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and Ugandan National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO).
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These Florida harvester ant minor workers have found a tasty and nutritious seed to add to their granary and are working together to trim the pappus bristles off for better transport & storage. I once saw them try to take a large sandspur (Cenchrus incertus) seed into the opening of their colony, even though it was too tough to trim and would not fit. After many tries they discarded it. The seed in this photo will fit nicely. If you visit these fascinating creatures, know that they are not aggressive and usually quite amiable but they do have an extremely potent & long lasting sting...so stay on their good side!
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a large bear distributed across much of northern Eurasia and North America. It can weigh from 300 to 780 kilograms (660 to 1,700 lb) and its largest subspecies, the Kodiak Bear, rivals the polar bear as the largest member of the bear family and as the largest land-based predator.
There are several recognized subspecies within the brown bear species. In North America, two types are generally recognized, the coastal brown bear and the inland grizzly, and the two types could broadly define all brown bear subspecies. Grizzlies weigh as little as 350 lb (159 kg) in Yukon, while a brown bear, living on a steady, nutritious diet of spawning salmon, from coastal Alaska and Russia can weigh 1,500 lb (682 kg). The exact number of overall brown subspecies remains in debate.
While the brown bear's range has shrunk, and it has faced local extinctions, it remains listed as a least concern species by the IUCN, with a total population of approximately 200,000. Its principal range countries are Russia, the United States (mostly in Alaska), Canada, the Carpathian region (especially Romania, but also Ukraine, Slovakia, and so on), the Balkans, Sweden and Finland, where it is the national animal. The brown bear is the most widely distributed of all bears.
Brown bears have very large and curved claws, those present on the forelimbs being longer than those on the hind limbs. They may reach 5 to 6 centimetres (2.0 to 2.4 in) and sometimes 7 to 10 centimetres (2.8 to 3.9 in) along the curve. They are generally dark with a light tip, with some forms having completely light claws. Brown bear claws are longer and straighter than those of American black bears. The claws are blunt, while those of a black bear are sharp.
Adults have massive, heavily built concave skulls, which are large in proportion to the body. The forehead is high and rises steeply. The projections of the skull are well developed when compared to those of Asian black bears: the latter have sagittal crests not exceeding more than 19–20% of the total length of the skull, while the former have sagittal crests comprising up to 40–41% of the skull's length. Skull projections are more weakly developed in females than in males. The braincase is relatively small and elongated. There is a great deal of geographical variation in the skull, and presents itself chiefly in dimensions. Grizzlies, for example, tend to have flatter profiles than European and coastal American brown bears. Skull lengths of Russian bears tend to be 31.5 to 45.5 centimetres (12.4 to 17.9 in) for males, and 27.5 to 39.7 centimetres (10.8 to 15.6 in) for females. The width of the zygomatic arches in males is 17.5 to 27.7 centimetres (6.9 to 11 in), and 14.7 to 24.7 centimetres (5.8 to 9.7 in) in females. Brown bears have very strong teeth: the incisors are relatively big and the canine teeth are large, the lower ones being strongly curved. The first three molars of the upper jaw are underdeveloped and single crowned with one root. The second upper molar is smaller than the others, and is usually absent in adults. It is usually lost at an early age, leaving no trace of the alveolus in the jaw. The first three molars of the lower jaw are very weak, and are often lost at an early age. Although they have powerful jaws, brown bear jaws are incapable of breaking large bones with the ease of spotted hyenas.
The dimensions of brown bears fluctuate very greatly according to sex, age, individual, geographic location, and season. The normal range of physical dimensions for a brown bear is a head-and-body length of 1.7 to 2.8 meters (5.6 to 9.2 ft) and a shoulder height of 90 to 150 centimeters (35–60 in). The smallest subspecies is the Eurasian brown bear, whose mature females weigh as little as 90 kg (200 lb). Barely larger, grizzly bears from the Yukon region (which are a third smaller than most grizzlies) can weigh as little as 100 kg (220 lb) in the spring and the Syrian brown bear, with mature females weighing as little as 150 kg (330 lb). The largest subspecies are the Kodiak bear, Siberian brown bear, and the bears from coastal Russia, Alaska, and British Columbia. It is not unusual for large males in coastal regions to stand over 3 m (9.8 ft) while on their hind legs, and to weigh up to 680 kg (1,500 lb). The heaviest recorded brown bear weighed over 1,150 kilograms (2,500 lb).
Brown bears have long, thick fur, with a moderately long mane at the back of the neck. In India, brown bears can be reddish with silver tips, while in China, brown bears are bicolored with a yellow-brown or whitish cape across the shoulders. North American grizzlies can be dark brown (almost black) to cream (almost white) or yellowish brown. Black hairs usually have white tips. The winter fur is very thick and long, especially in northern subspecies, and can reach 11 to 12 centimetres (4 to 5 in) at the withers. The winter hairs are thin, yet rough to the touch. The summer fur is much shorter and sparser, and its length and density varies geographically.
The brown bear is primarily nocturnal. In the summer, it gains up to 180 kilograms (400 lb) of fat, on which it relies to make it through winter, when it becomes very lethargic. Although they are not full hibernators, and can be woken easily; both sexes like to den in a protected spot, such as a cave, crevice, or hollow log, during the winter months. Brown bears are mostly solitary, although they may gather in large numbers at major food sources and form social hierarchies based on age and size. Adult male bears are particularly aggressive and are avoided by adolescent and subadult males. Female bears with cubs rival adult males in aggression, and are more intolerant of other bears than single females. Young adolescent males tend to be least aggressive, and have been observed in nonagonistic interactions with each other. In his Great Bear Almanac, Gary Brown lists 11 different sounds bears produce in 9 different contexts. Sounds expressing anger or aggravation include growls, roars, woofs, champs and smacks, while sounds expressing nervousness or pain include woofs, grunts and bawls. Sows will bleat or hum when communicating with their cubs.
They are omnivores and feed on a variety of plant products, including berries, roots, and sprouts, and fungi, as well as meat products such as fish, insects, and small mammals. Despite their reputation, most brown bears are not highly carnivorous, as they derive up to 90% of their dietary food energy from vegetable matter. Their jaw structure has evolved to fit their dietary habits. Their diet varies enormously throughout their differing areas based on opportunity. For example, bears in Yellowstone eat an enormous number of moths during the summer, sometimes as many as 40,000 in a day, and may derive up to half of their annual food energy from these insects. In some areas of Russia and Alaska, brown bears feed mostly on spawning salmon, whose nutrition and abundance explain the enormous size of the bears in these areas. Brown bears also occasionally prey on large mammals, such as deer (including elk, moose and caribou), bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bison and muskoxen. When brown bears attack these animals, they tend to choose the young ones, as they are easier to catch. When hunting, the bear pins its prey to the ground and then tears and eats it alive. On rare occasions, bears kill by hitting their prey with their powerful forearms, which can break the necks and backs of large prey, such as moose. They also feed on carrion, and use their size to intimidate other predators, such as wolves, cougars, tigers, and black bears from their kills.
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Harvest Plus Program Director, Howarth E. Bouis (2nd from left), Permanent Secretary, FMARD, Echono Sunday T. (3rd from left) and IITA Director-West Africa, Robert Asiedu (1st from right) at Harvest plus Nutritious Food Fair, Abuja Nigeria on 4 November, 2015. (file name: _DSC0008).
The best baba ghanoush I've ever tried and two guys eating in the background at the Turk Restaurant, Hafr al-Batin, Saudi Arabia.
Khodar Mahshi: Cabbage, baby eggplant, vine leaves, sweet peppers and succhini filled with rice, tomato, parsley, dill, corriander, fennel and onion, SOFRA, Luxor, Egypt.
Are you aware of the unwholesome (even horrific) stuff that's typically included in most "respected" supermarket and big-box store brand pet foods? Feeding nutritious, healthful and wholesome foods is not only better for your pet, but even more economical in the long run, as you'll feed less, and clean up less, as well. www.petfoodratings.net
Wild but edible and nutritious! – Exploring new (and old) ways to contribute to the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition and the SDGs
Rome, FAO headquarters, 25 May 2017
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For Aard the answer to growing nutritious food lies in the soil.
In 1984, while still working as an engineer in the oil industry, Aard and his wife Eve, bought an investment property in Lowlands.
Remembering his childhood growing up on the family farm in Holland, Aard had half an idea that he'd eventually like to grow vegetables, but it wasn't until 1995 they moved into the Lowlands property.
Aard was eager to learn.
He began by getting NASAA (National Association of Sustainable Agriculture Australia) accreditation in order to grow chillies for another grower's organic products, and later took over production of their pasta sauce.
Meanwhile he and Eve were growing vegetables for themselves and their two young sons, and selling the surplus.
A turning point for Aard was adopting the Albrecht method of soil fertility management. The idea behind the method is to create a balanced system in the soil that contains the right nutrients in the correct proportions to support healthy plants, which then provide nutritious food for people.
The logic of this appealed to Aard, the engineer.
Using regular soil test results, he adds minerals and trace elements to encourage the growth of worms, bacteria and fungi, which he says then make it easier for the plants to take up the minerals from the soil. He also grows a nitrogen-rich green manure of peas, oats and vetch.
Aard was involved in the early discussions about a Farmers' Market in Albany with Jane Adams who had researched farmers' markets in Canada, US and the UK. He was enthusiastic about the concept she presented. The 'grow it sell it' concept, commitment to quality, accountability and independence all appealed to Aard, and he has been the chairman of the Albany Farmers Market Committee for several years.
Today he grows and sells a wide variety of fruit and vegetables in order to meet the demand from customers who eat only organic produce.
Aard believes eating nutritious food is an investment in your health.
Photograph and interview by Meg Hannington.
5 Tips For Making A Healthy Lunch Your Kid Will Love
As a nutritionist at the Center for Better Health and Nutrition, I frequently hear from parents who spend a lot of time making lunches for their children only to discover that most of them are brought home. while going to the best CBSE schools in Bangalore the kid needs good and nutritious food.
Parents may find this situation to be frustrating. You want to provide your kids with the food they need to survive the day. However, how do you encourage them to consume it? Is it possible to make a wholesome lunch that will be consumed promptly? I think it is. Here are six suggestions to get you started:
1) FIRST, HAVE FUN
*Like anything else, if kids' lunch is enjoyable, they're more inclined to participate (and eat it!). But there's no need to spend all day on Pinterest looking for inspiration. Simple ones ought to function very well:
*Cut sandwiches into imaginative shapes using cookie cutters.
Create a note of encouragement.
*Their lunches should include dip! Kids enjoy dipping, and delightful and healthful combinations include apple slices with yogurt and hummus on vegetables.
2) INCLUDE YOUR CHILDREN
*If kids help choose and prepare their meal, they'll be more eager to consume it. Along the journey, they will also learn about healthier options.
*Allow your kids to choose their enjoyable lunch boxes.
*Bring them along when you shop so they may select from a variety of nutritious options.
*Give them tasks that are appropriate for their age, such as putting sliced fruit in a bag or container, and let them assist with packing.
3) MAKE IT HEALTHY
*Pack at least three different food types, including protein (low-fat lunch meat, peanut butter, reduced-fat cheese, beans, low-fat yogurt). a veggie or fruit (or both!). Also, a grain (whole grain bread, wrap or crackers, low-sugar cereal, or popcorn).
*Drinking pouches and juices that are high in sugar should be avoided. The greatest options are milk and water.
Limit "occasional" items like chips and sugary treats.
4) ADD SOME VARIATION
Just like adults, children adore variety and presentation in food.
*A variety of colorful foods can be packed neatly in one container using bento boxes. They are excellent for portion control as well.
Making homemade "Lunchables" with wheat crackers, turkey chunks, and squares of reduced cheese might keep them interested. Add some fruit and vegetables, please!
*Use whole grain wraps, pitas, small bagels, and even lettuce in place of bread to give your favorite sandwich a fresh twist.
To provide diversity, pack your meals with a variety of colors and textures.
5) SIMPLIFY IT FOR YOURSELF
Make meals in advance to avoid having to undertake prep work every night of the week:
*If you freeze yogurt-based smoothies the night before and defrost them for lunch, they will keep nicely.
You can prepare sandwiches and wraps up to two days in advance without the condiments.
*Many sandwich contents, like peanut butter, can be frozen without the bread becoming soggy. Create a large quantity over the weekend. For more information on cooking and storing food, see the University of Georgia website.
*On Sunday, pre-bag single-serve items for the entire week (carrots, grapes, low-sugar cereal, bell pepper slices, cheese, etc.)
*Use the meal from the night before for lunch the following day. Pasta salad is resilient. Make a sandwich with grilled chicken.
The Soundarya Educational Trust (R) has a noteworthy past. To deliver the intention of delivering a comprehensive education that fosters growth, optimism, hard effort, and all-around development with a greater awareness of the cultural, moral, and social values of one's life, Trust founded Soundarya Central School in 2014. The CBSE Board is associated with the institution. It now takes pride in being one of the top educational facilities and the best CBSE schools in Bangalore for developing young talent and minds.
Making sure your children eat healthily is crucial for both their health and academic success. Make meal planning and preparation a family affair to aid in your child's development of lifelong healthy eating habits!
8 August 2019, Njoben, Central River Region in The Gambia. Awa Nbye, 20 years old, sits for a portrait. She has been working in the garden for the past three years. The FAO has been helping to expand the Farmer Field School in Njoben (Central River Region -CRR) since 2014, with funding from the EU. The field has been extended from one hectare to five hectares. Today, the various crops grown here: tomatoes, orange fleshed sweet potato, herbs, peppers, cassava, cabbage, okra, rice and many other nutritious foods are grown and consumed by more than 200 women and 14 men, and their families, from the local community. The surplus is sold, and this allows many of the families to improve their livelihoods and send their children to school. Another noteworthy improvement is the comprehensive borehole and water distribution system that has been established, thereby relieving almost 500 women farmers from the hardship of drawing water from the wells.
The community has been trained on gardening and helped agricultural extension workers to introduce more varieties of vegetables and apply climate smart agriculture. Similar support has been expanded to seven other community gardens throughout the country. This component is part
8 August 2019, Njoben, Central River Region in The Gambia. Elody Mendy, FAO production assistant, helps the farmers at the garden implement the trainings they have received in climate smart agriculture. The FAO has been helping to expand the Farmer Field School in Njoben (Central River Region -CRR) since 2014, with funding from the EU. The field has been extended from one hectare to five hectares. Today, the various crops grown here: tomatoes, orange fleshed sweet potato, herbs, peppers, cassava, cabbage, okra, rice and many other nutritious foods are grown and consumed by more than 200 women and 14 men, and their families, from the local community. The surplus is sold, and this allows many of the families to improve their livelihoods and send their children to school. Another noteworthy improvement is the comprehensive borehole and water distribution system that has been established, thereby relieving almost 500 women farmers from the hardship of drawing water from the wells.
The community has been trained on gardening and helped agricultural extension workers to introduce more varieties of vegetables and apply climate smart agriculture. Similar support has been expanded to seven other community gardens throughout the country. This component is part of the “Post-crisis response to food and nutritious insecurity in The Gambia” (Project code: GM/FED/38780)
Desta feeds her son Frezer, 3 a nutritious poridge at Kihen Health Post in Kilte Awlaelo Woreda
Kihen Health Post implements Health, Nutrition, Hygiene and Sanitation programmes with UNICEF’s support targeted at building the capacity of the health system.
Japan media members led by the Japan Center for International Exchange visit UNICEF programmes in Tigray Ethiopia.
Due to the effect of El Nino driven shortage of rainfall, Tigray Region has been affected by severe shortage of drinking water for both people and livestock. The effect was manifested through declining of groundwater levels, drying of water wells and increased malfunctioning of water supply schemes. The main water supply sources for domestic consumption is groundwater source, which is subject to fluctuation of rainfall. ©UNICEF Ethiopia/2016/Zerihun Sewunet
We have expanded the taste of underprivileged children beyond dal & rice to amul milk, cornflakes and nutritious biscuits with the help & support of 8am Corn flakes & #Amul Amul Taste Of India
Underprivileged Kids were at higher risk of poverty and in turn, food insecurity, before the COVID-19 crisis, but it is now even harder for poor families with children to meet their basic needs.
*CEHRO INDIA alongwith dry ration kits distribution to daily wage earners families since the lockdown, now we have also expanded the taste of underprivileged kids, who all are not getting enough food to eat, or if, they are having the same type of food i.e dal and sawal everday.
To change the taste of poor kids in a healthy way who are struggling to have a one time meal in a day, today, we have distributed homogenised toned milk, cornflakes and nutritious biscuits to the poor kids at Singhi Basti E2 slum of Mahipalpur, whose happiness knows no bound after receiving these taste buds.
We are thankful to Ranjana Prasad of Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights for helping us to provide these healthy food items to the kids of poor families at different slum areas of Delhi.
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Dan Moore & Steve Meyer enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch in Cloud Commons. 11:36am (photo by Donna Ritch) - at Cloud Commons.
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8 August 2019, Njoben, Central River Region in The Gambia. Farmer are wedding the cassave plants. The FAO has been helping to expand the Farmer Field School in Njoben (Central River Region -CRR) since 2014, with funding from the EU. The field has been extended from one hectare to five hectares. Today, the various crops grown here: tomatoes, orange fleshed sweet potato, herbs, peppers, cassava, cabbage, okra, rice and many other nutritious foods are grown and consumed by more than 200 women and 14 men, and their families, from the local community. The surplus is sold, and this allows many of the families to improve their livelihoods and send their children to school. Another noteworthy improvement is the comprehensive borehole and water distribution system that has been established, thereby relieving almost 500 women farmers from the hardship of drawing water from the wells.
The community has been trained on gardening and helped agricultural extension workers to introduce more varieties of vegetables and apply climate smart agriculture. Similar support has been expanded to seven other community gardens throughout the country. This component is part of the “Post-crisis response to food and nutritious insecurity in The Gambia” (Project code: GM/FED/38780)
8 August 2019, Njoben, Central River Region in The Gambia. Satou Joof, 45 years old, sits for a portrait. She has been working in the garden for the past 10 years. The FAO has been helping to expand the Farmer Field School in Njoben (Central River Region -CRR) since 2014, with funding from the EU. The field has been extended from one hectare to five hectares. Today, the various crops grown here: tomatoes, orange fleshed sweet potato, herbs, peppers, cassava, cabbage, okra, rice and many other nutritious foods are grown and consumed by more than 200 women and 14 men, and their families, from the local community. The surplus is sold, and this allows many of the families to improve their livelihoods and send their children to school. Another noteworthy improvement is the comprehensive borehole and water distribution system that has been established, thereby relieving almost 500 women farmers from the hardship of drawing water from the wells.
The community has been trained on gardening and helped agricultural extension workers to introduce more varieties of vegetables and apply climate smart agriculture. Similar support has been expanded to seven other community gardens throughout the country. This component is part of the “Post-crisis response to food and nutritious insecurity in The Gambia” (Project code: GM/FED/38780)
Medhin Lema and Abadit Hadush cook Nutritious food while Rishan 3 is helping.
Kihen Health Post in Kilte Awlaelo Woreda
Kihen Health Post implements Health, Nutrition, Hygiene and Sanitation programmes with UNICEF’s support targeted at building the capacity of the health system.
Japan media members led by the Japan Center for International Exchange visit UNICEF programmes in Tigray Ethiopia.
Due to the effect of El Nino driven shortage of rainfall, Tigray Region has been affected by severe shortage of drinking water for both people and livestock. The effect was manifested through declining of groundwater levels, drying of water wells and increased malfunctioning of water supply schemes. The main water supply sources for domestic consumption is groundwater source, which is subject to fluctuation of rainfall. ©UNICEF Ethiopia/2016/Zerihun Sewunet
August 2019, Njoben, Central River Region in The Gambia. August 2019, Njoben, Central River Region in The Gambia. A farmer fetches water at the water bassin to water the crops.The FAO has been helping to expand the Farmer Field School in Njoben (Central River Region -CRR) since 2014, with funding from the EU. The field has been extended from one hectare to five hectares. Today, the various crops grown here: tomatoes, orange fleshed sweet potato, herbs, peppers, cassava, cabbage, okra, rice and many other nutritious foods are grown and consumed by more than 200 women and 14 men, and their families, from the local community. The surplus is sold, and this allows many of the families to improve their livelihoods and send their children to school. Another noteworthy improvement is the comprehensive borehole and water distribution system that has been established, thereby relieving almost 500 women farmers from the hardship of drawing water from the wells.
The community has been trained on gardening and helped agricultural extension workers to introduce more varieties of vegetables and apply climate smart agriculture. Similar support has been expanded to seven other community gardens throughout the country. This component is part of the “Post-crisis response to food and nutritious insecurity in The Gambia” (Project code: GM/FED/38780)
August 2019, Njoben, Central River Region in The Gambia. Jainaba Ceesay, 21 years old, is weeding the crops while carrying her 9 month old baby. The FAO has been helping to expand the Farmer Field School in Njoben (Central River Region -CRR) since 2014, with funding from the EU. The field has been extended from one hectare to five hectares. Today, the various crops grown here: tomatoes, orange fleshed sweet potato, herbs, peppers, cassava, cabbage, okra, rice and many other nutritious foods are grown and consumed by more than 200 women and 14 men, and their families, from the local community. The surplus is sold, and this allows many of the families to improve their livelihoods and send their children to school. Another noteworthy improvement is the comprehensive borehole and water distribution system that has been established, thereby relieving almost 500 women farmers from the hardship of drawing water from the wells.
The community has been trained on gardening and helped agricultural extension workers to introduce more varieties of vegetables and apply climate smart agriculture. Similar support has been expanded to seven other community gardens throughout the country. This component is part of the “Post-crisis response to food and nutritious insecurity in The Gambia” (Project code: GM/FED/38780)
Healthy vegetarian burger made with pearl millet and sprouted chickpeas. Served with mint-yogurt sauce.
August 2019, Njoben, Central River Region in The Gambia. The farmers are weeding the crops. The FAO has been helping to expand the Farmer Field School in Njoben (Central River Region -CRR) since 2014, with funding from the EU. The field has been extended from one hectare to five hectares. Today, the various crops grown here: tomatoes, orange fleshed sweet potato, herbs, peppers, cassava, cabbage, okra, rice and many other nutritious foods are grown and consumed by more than 200 women and 14 men, and their families, from the local community. The surplus is sold, and this allows many of the families to improve their livelihoods and send their children to school. Another noteworthy improvement is the comprehensive borehole and water distribution system that has been established, thereby relieving almost 500 women farmers from the hardship of drawing water from the wells.
The community has been trained on gardening and helped agricultural extension workers to introduce more varieties of vegetables and apply climate smart agriculture. Similar support has been expanded to seven other community gardens throughout the country. This component is part of the “Post-crisis response to food and nutritious insecurity in The Gambia” (Project code: GM/FED/38780)
In this photo, I can see a buddha bowl, a great nutritious meal that really fills you up. It contains chickpeas, tofu, avocado, baked carrots, quinoa, and lettuce. It has good sources of proteins and can be a lunch on-the-go. These types of meals are ideal for students, as they provide a better nutrition, and in consequence, help with their overall performance in school. “Research has shown that students are able to learn better when they're well-nourished and eating healthy meals has been linked to higher grades, better memory and alertness, and faster information processing.” (ofy.org/blog/the-importance-of-eating-healthy-for-student....) However, not everyone has access to quality meals that satisfy their daily nutrient intakes. Unfortunately, some students cannot afford to buy healthy food, or they might not have an environment that gives them the chance to cook such meals. The education system does not take into consideration that not all students can afford to have a healthy diet, and this does impact their education. Thus, access to healthy meals is a valuable asset for students in the education system.
New solar Kenya’s first solar-powered “bubble” drier, improves bean quality and commercial value, retaining nutritious qualities before they are turned into a porridge flour. It has been donated to farmers and partners shown in a training session here at ICIPE campus in Nairobi on December 9th, as part of a project “Making Value Chains Work for Food and Nutrition Security of Vulnerable Populations in East Africa,” which aims to reach around five million small holder farmers in Uganda and Kenya benefiting 50,000 rural and urban consumers.
The project is supported by BMZ and GIZ; The CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health and CGIAR donors. It is a joint project between the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance initiative and DAPA-Linking Farmers to Markets. The project is led by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), in collaboration with The University of Hohenheim (UHOH), University of Göttingen (UGOE), Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and Ugandan National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO).
For more information visit: alliancebioversityciat.org/stories/first-solar-powered-bu...
Credit: ©2016CIAT/Georgina Smith
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Absolutely delicious and nutritious, this takes marinated, dried eggplant and puts it on a pedestal, perfect for pasta sauces and sandwiches.
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Josphat Omari, Manager of the Agricultural Technology Development Centre at the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) presenting a certificate.
New solar Kenya’s first solar-powered “bubble” drier, improves bean quality and commercial value, retaining nutritious qualities before they are turned into a porridge flour. It has been donated to farmers and partners shown in a training session here at ICIPE campus in Nairobi on December 9th, as part of a project “Making Value Chains Work for Food and Nutrition Security of Vulnerable Populations in East Africa,” which aims to reach around five million small holder farmers in Uganda and Kenya benefiting 50,000 rural and urban consumers.
The project is supported by BMZ and GIZ; The CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health and CGIAR donors. It is a joint project between the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance initiative and DAPA-Linking Farmers to Markets. The project is led by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), in collaboration with The University of Hohenheim (UHOH), University of Göttingen (UGOE), Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and Ugandan National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO).
For more information visit: alliancebioversityciat.org/stories/first-solar-powered-bu...
Credit: ©2016CIAT/Georgina Smith
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100% No Smoking, Sorry No Pets
"Swim in the warm pool and then take a cool walk around Monterey Bay" at America's Best Value Presidents Inn on Munras in Monterey, California. The Inn has been and continues to be a proud recipient of "AAA Two Diamonds." 100% Non Smoking Property, Sorry No Pets.
This Original Monterey California Inn has a very unique claim to fame. It sits on the highest elevation point on the Famous Munras Avenue. At this elevation point you have a clear line of sight out to the Cool Pacific Ocean. There are several classic picture spots on our Inn's grounds. To make it even more unique, its the only Inn in Monterey as well as on the Classic Munras Avenue to have constructed private balconies that over look the largest swimming pool lounge area.
What sets our Inn apart is the Large Portico upon entry from Munras Avenue. Furthermore our guests can stretch their legs on our large landscaped walkable private grounds. The Portico opens up to our newly renovated Lobby Area with Classic Flagstone Fireplace, Complimentary Business/Internet/Printing Center and Cozy Lobby Lounge Area. Our guestrooms are stylish as many of them open up to the Largest Swimming Pool in Monterey, California! We do feature a large two story suite with spiral staircase for families. In addition we offer a Reception/Meeting Room, Cardio Room, and Pool Deck Lounge. All guests are greeted with a nutritious complimentary breakfast every morning.
Formerly known as "Cypress Gardens Inn"
America's Best Value Presidents Inn on Munras Ave in Monterey
1150 Munras Avenue, Monterey CA 93940
831-373-2761
americasbestvaluecypressgardensinnmunras.com/
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