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Strengthening Nutrition Policy in Nigeria ?? Nigeria is setting a global precedent! The government is introducing biofortified maize guidelines to standardize vitamin A maize classification and improve food security. Dr. Yusuff Fou’ad of HarvestPlus highlighted a key challenge: Without clear standards, consumers are at risk of buying regular yellow maize mislabeled as vitamin A maize. ?? With this new policy: ?? Farmers get access to high-yielding, nutrient-rich varieties ?? Consumers benefit from genuinely biofortified maize ?? Agricultural research and commercialization align with national nutrition goals ?? What other crops should Nigeria prioritize for biofortification? Let’s discuss! ?? #AgricultureInnovation #FoodForTheFuture #VitaminAMaize, Dr. Yusuf Dollah Fou'ad, Propcom+ Read more: https://lnkd.in/gCgQ7Vau

Advancing Nutrition Through Seed Innovation ?? Big steps for Nigeria’s agriculture and nutrition! The development of micronutrient standards for biofortified vitamin A maize (VAM) seeds is a game-changer for Nigeria’s seed sector. With support from HarvestPlus, Propcom+, and key government partners, experts recently convened at a validation workshop to finalize these standards. Once implemented, they will ensure that biofortified seeds meet quality, safety, and effectiveness standards—helping tackle vitamin A deficiency at scale. ? Stronger regulatory frameworks ? More awareness among seed breeders ? Improved access to nutritious crops for farmers A major step toward food and nutrition security in Nigeria!? #Nigeria #NutritionSecurity #SeedInnovation #Biofortification #VitaminAMaize #HarvestPlus, Dr. Yusuf Dollah Fou'ad, Propcom+

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??Reaching New Heights in Delivering Nutritious School Meals! ??We are thrilled to share that our school meals program has reached a remarkable milestone: over 1 million learners across India, Kenya, Malawi, and Tanzania are now benefiting from nutritious school meals! ??Our Home-Grown Nutritious School Meals Program (HGNSMP) is a game-changer in the fight against malnutrition and hidden hunger. By incorporating biofortified crops into school meals, we are not only improving the health and well-being of children but also empowering local farmers and communities. Here are the Key highlights: ? Over 1 million learners reached across 4 countries ? 936,504 learners in Kenya, Malawi, and Tanzania have benefited ? 123,394 learners in India have benefited, with over 4.4 million meals served ? 7,800+ smallholder farmers supported to grow and market biofortified crops ??Join us in celebrating this achievement and our continued commitment to nourishing the minds and bodies of future generations! Read More https://lnkd.in/g_qJAZ3m #SchoolMealsMatter #NutritiousFood #Biofortification #GlobalProgress #FoodForThought #ISMD The Rockefeller Foundation, Cargill, ADM Capital Foundation, World Food Programme, Irish Aid, Gates Foundation Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

??Celebrating International School Meals Day! Today, we celebrate the importance of nutritious meals in schools, helping children grow, learn, and thrive!?? ??At HarvestPlus, we are proud to support school meal programs that incorporate biofortified crops, providing essential vitamins and minerals to millions of children worldwide. ??In this podcast, we made insightful conversation with Bho Mudyahoto, Head, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at HarvestPlus. Watch the podcast: https://lnkd.in/gTEGsC6e Bho explains how our Home Grown School Meal Program is yielding several key outcomes, including: ? Enhanced academic performance and learning outcomes ? Increased school attendance ? Healthier children ? Empowered smallholder farmers contributing to rural economies Join us in promoting nutritious school meals and empowering the next generation to reach their full potential! #InternationalSchoolMealDay #NutritiousSchoolMeals #Biofortification #EmpoweringChildren #HealthyFuture

Celebrating Women in Biofortification HarvestPlus celebrates the invaluable contributions of women in biofortification—championing nutrition, food security, and healthier communities. Together, we are making remarkable strides in combating malnutrition and expanding access to nutritious biofortified crops for farming families, communities, and schoolchildren. At HarvestPlus, we proudly support women’s empowerment, recognizing their critical role in ensuring a healthier future for all. Meet ?? ?? Pooja (Agrozee, India) – Sharing her experience with HarvestPlus’ HaNSA program, working to improve nutrition and livelihoods. Join us in celebrating these trailblazers who are driving change every day! ???? #IWD #WomenInAgriculture #Biofortification #NutritionForAll

?? Join Us! ?? HarvestPlus invites you to an insightful 69th Commission on the Status of Women webinar, “Climate and Nutrition Smart Interventions involving Women and Girls as Change Agents,” on March 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST. ???? Save the date & register now! https://shorturl.at/5UNiB ?? Explore scalable & inclusive solutions for women’s health ?? Learn about the role of biofortification in nutrition ?? Engage with experts in a live Q&A #AdvancingWomensNutrition #CSW69 #WomenInFoodSystems #Biofortification, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), CGIAR, Maggie Biruri, Rewa Misra, Muadi Mukenge, M.A., Penina Muoki, Asrat D.

Celebrating Women in Biofortification HarvestPlus celebrates the invaluable contributions of women in biofortification—championing nutrition, food security, and healthier communities. Together, we are making remarkable strides in combating malnutrition and expanding access to nutritious biofortified crops for farming families, communities, and schoolchildren. At HarvestPlus, we proudly support women’s empowerment, recognizing their critical role in ensuring a healthier future for all. Meet ?? Percy Twebaze (Uganda) – An innovative iron bean farmer whose life transformed after five years of cultivating nutrient-rich crops. Join us in celebrating these trailblazers who are driving change every day! ???? #IWD #WomenInAgriculture #Biofortification #NutritionForAll

?? Join Us! ?? HarvestPlus invites you to an insightful 69th Commission on the Status of Women webinar, “Climate and Nutrition Smart Interventions involving Women and Girls as Change Agents,” on March 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST. ???? ?? Explore scalable & inclusive solutions for women’s health? ?? Learn about the role of biofortification in nutrition? ?? Engage with experts in a live Q&A Save the date & register now! https://shorturl.at/5UNiB #AdvancingWomensNutrition #CSW69 #WomenInFoodSystems #Biofortification, Maggie Biruri, Rewa Misra, Penina Muoki, Muadi Mukenge, M.A., Asrat D. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), CGIAR

Setting the Standard for Biofortified Maize in Nigeria ?? ?? Nigeria is taking a major step towards tackling vitamin A deficiency with new biofortified maize guidelines! At a validation workshop in Abuja, HarvestPlus convened key stakeholders—including the Variety Release Committee, Seed Council, Maize Association of Nigeria, and government leaders—to define beta-carotene standards for provitamin A maize. ?? Why does this matter? ? Prevents misleading labeling of ordinary yellow maize as vitamin A maize ? Ensures only certified high-nutrient varieties reach farmers & consumers ? Strengthens food and nutrition security across Nigeria ?? With the official policy launch set for March 25, 2025, this is a game-changer for sustainable nutrition! #Biofortification #FoodSecurity #NutritionMatters Read more: https://lnkd.in/gCgQ7Vau