African Agricultural Experts Promote Non-traditional Food

Food insecurity remains a top concern in Africa, especially with the continent's population expected to double in the next 35 years. But now some researchers say Africans are ignoring unconventional sources of nutrition — potentially at their own peril. According to Professor Aissetou Yaye of the African Network for Agriculture, Agro-forestry and Natural Resources Education, a new program has been designed to promote the use of neglected or underutilized types of food resources...

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