Nus Community: News

Intensive Writeshop in Nepal: Collaboration and long days to bring together findings as we wind down this phase of the IFAD-NUS project

Researchers involved in the IFAD-NUS project in Nepal came together to work for 5 days in a collaborative and intensive "writeshop" in order to...

9/01/2015 -
The potential for geographical indications to support pro-poor development and conservation of traditional crops

Geographical indications are a promising tool to help ensure the benefits of NUS market development reach the communities who have maintained the...

22/09/2014 -
Marketing Neglected and Underutilized Species: Why and How?

A recent article by Klaas Koolman explores the benefits of marketing neglected and underutilized species and approaches for bringing the crops into...

15/09/2014 -
National Geographic highlights the advantages and market potential of heritage grains, featuring interview quotes from Stefano Padulosi

National Geographic Daily News has shared an article discussing the future potential of heritage grains asking: which crop will be the next quinoa?...

8/07/2014 -
Custodian farmers officially recognized as key actors in on-farm conservation in the National Plant Genetic Resources System in Bolivia

INIAF has officially recognized custodian farmers as vital actors in the conservation of plant genetic resources in Bolivia. They have been included...

30/05/2014 -

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