Description
Top 10 Local Crops That Can Transform African Nutrition is a powerful and practical guide that repositions Africa’s indigenous crops as solutions to malnutrition, unemployment, and climate vulnerability.
Drawing on research, practical farming knowledge, and community engagement strategies, author Lucy Chioma Aniagolu explores ten key indigenous crops — millet, sorghum, fonio, cassava, cowpea, Bambara groundnut, plantain, moringa, leafy greens, and orange-fleshed sweet potato — showing how these humble foods can drive nutrition security, create jobs, and strengthen local economies.
This book blends science, storytelling, and strategy to:
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Showcase the nutritional value and versatility of each crop.
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Highlight real-world processing and value addition opportunities.
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Present technology and policy frameworks for scaling local food systems.
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Offer over 20 practical recipes for families, schools, and entrepreneurs.
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Provide ready-to-use nutrition tools, seasonal calendars, and farm templates.
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Connect readers to organizations, funding opportunities, and digital tools that can support indigenous crop enterprises.
Written in a clear, accessible tone, this book is for:
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Agripreneurs and farmers
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Nutritionists and school feeding program leaders
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Policymakers and NGOs
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Chefs, food innovators, and cultural advocates
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Anyone passionate about African food systems and nutrition justice.
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