As part of the coverage for the NUS2013 conference, New Agriculturist - a widely read and well-recognized online magazine - has shared stories about how knowledge and innovation of neglected and underutilized species are helping address major development challenges and are making a real difference in the lives of the poor. A representative of New Agriculturist attended the conference and the November 2013 issue features articles on the conference themes.
The soundbytes represented in the Point of View were obtained through interviews with conference participants. They share their perspectives on research and policy options for neglected and underutilized species, or so-called orphan crops.
The Focus on section includes research highlights on some of the most important ongoing research projects on neglected and underutilized species. Three articles in the special issue feature results from the IFAD-NUS project. One shares reflections on work promoting minor millets in India. Another discusses the valuable characteristics of quinoa and work done to promote the nutritious and hardy grain in the Andes. A third article shares preliminary results from a farmer survey carried out in Bolivia, India and Nepal investigating perceptions of climate change and the crops and actions farmers have found useful in coping with the impacts. An article is also featured by the Platform for Agrobiodiversity Research on work promoting links between farmers and genebanks in Malaysia and Bolivia to enhance climate change resilience, while a final article shares the work of the World Vegetable Centre (AVRDC) on storage solutions for indigenous vegetables.
Find all the articles on the New Agriculturist webpage: