stories from the January 2019 issue of FRESH
Short course on course for increasing impact of ag research
Short course on course for improving impact of ag research
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SASS-y symposium highlights sustainable ag strategies
What makes local food systems more sustainable?
Garden interventions diversify vegetable production in Nepal
Increasing vegetable consumption is important in Nepal, where only 42% of the boys and girls 6-9 years old are estimated to receive the minimum diversity of foods needed for a healthy diet.
Committing personal resources to vegetable trials
It takes individual effort for the benefits of a project to take hold on farms and in communities once activities conclude.
Safe pest management in Cambodia: Calling for impact
Some insects like eating vegetables, but most consumers don’t like to share theirs. Protecting vegetable crops from insect pests remains a huge challenge for farmers; many often over-apply chemical pesticides to reduce the risk of crop loss and deliver unblemished produce to the market.
New members appointed to World Vegetable Center Board of Directors
The World Vegetable Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda and Ms. Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli to the Center’s Board of Directors. The announcement was made during the 54th meeting of the board, held from 26-29 November 2018 in Arusha, Tanzania. "Their scope of experience in shaping Africa's agricultural strategy and policy will strengthen the Center’s ability to deliver research with impact,” said Marco Wopereis, WorldVeg Director General. "We are fortunate to have these dynamic and forward-thinking women to advise us on our strategy and activities."