Strengthening agriculture responsiveness to nutrition and health

Bezner-Kerr, Rachel

Strengthening agriculture responsiveness to nutrition and health

Files

IDL-48519_PowerPoint.pdf (1.52 MB)

IDL-48519_video.mp4 (106.3 MB)

Date

2011

Authors

Bezner-Kerr, Rachel

Publisher

University of Western Ontario, London, ON, CA

Abstract

The presentation illustrates techniques of intercropping with legumes as a solution to problems of malnutrition, using a participatory farmer-to-farmer approach. Findings show that legume residue also helps to increase maize yields, and that the process of interacting with a specific community is critical. Approaches which bring farming communities’ perspectives into the forefront, while also addressing inequalities within communities, can be successful on many levels.

Description

Contents: PowerPoint presentation, IFPRI Conference, day 2, September 27, 2011
Contents: Video, Presentation by Rachel Bezner-Kerr, Assistant Professor, University of Western Ontario, at plenary session 3 “Strengthening the Linkages: Policy Frameworks and Programme”, Conference "Unleashing Agriculture's Potential for Improved Nutrition and Health in Malawi," held September 26-27, 2011

Keywords

MALAWI, SMALLHOLDERS, NUTRITION, SOIL FERTILITY, CHILD NUTRITION, LEGUMES, CROP DIVERSIFICATION, FARMER PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH, INTERCROPPING, MAIZE, WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE, SOUTH OF SAHARA