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We work across @CGIAR as part of @IFPRI, improving nutrition and public health by developing and disseminating nutrient-rich staple food crops.

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The 2026 Global Nutrition Report has just been released — and its message is urgent. Climate change, conflict and economic pressures are placing unprecedented strain on food and health systems worldwide. @GNReport https://t.co/aEORUnMDbW

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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🌍
For millions of women and girls, menstruation is more than a monthly cycle—it’s deeply connected to nutrition and health. #MenstrualHealth #IronMatters #Biofortification

​​Read more: https://t.co/zWs3cR6zhV

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𝐀 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 🌱
Research shows that orange sweet potato can help reduce diarrhea in children—improving health and resilience where it matters most.
Link: https://t.co/jJW0G3KcWh
#Biofortification #ChildHealth

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🌍🔬 CGIAR Science & Partnership Week is coming to India! In April 2027, we’ll bring together global partners to advance science for resilient food systems—innovation, equity & climate action.

📩 Sign up for updates: https://t.co/gJZbO2NPn3
#CGIARScienceWeek

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Ancient grains like millet, sorghum, and amaranth have nourished communities for centuries—and today, they’re making a powerful comeback in the fight against hidden hunger. #amaranth #Biofortification
Link: https://t.co/EkZntun8aU

[United Nations @UN]

Earth is our one and only home.

Wherever we live, protecting the planet is a shared responsibility.

From reducing food waste to saving energy and buying local, we can all #ActNow and make every day #EarthDay.

Get involved: https://t.co/y1gXeqa7Bt

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𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐰 z𝐢𝐧𝐜 r𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚! According to news reports, the Government of Nigeria has unveiled Africa’s first zinc-biofortified rice varieties—FARO 71 and FARO 72. #Biofortification #FoodSystems

[The Nation Nigeria @TheNationNews]

FG unveils africa’s first zinc-biofortified rice

The Federal Government has unveiled Africa’s first zinc-biofortified rice varieties, Faro 71 and Faro 72, at the National Cereals Research Institute in Badeggi.

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, led the unveiling, describing it as a significant milestone in advancing Nigeria’s agricultural and nutritional goals.
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This fascinating article by Ravinder Grover (@Ravgee) demonstrates how innovation, cooperation, and biofortification are altering agriculture in the face of growing challenges to global food systems, such as nutritional insecurity and climate uncertainty. https://t.co/qbq6FBKb9P

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In our April 2026 HarvestPlus Solutions Newsletter, we mark International Women’s Day by showcasing how collective action across food systems is enabling women not just to participate—but to lead and transform nutrition outcomes. Read more: https://t.co/CYLfNuRR5j

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This #WorldHealthDay, we’re reminded that better health starts with better nutrition. At HarvestPlus Solutions, we believe in the power of food and nutrition to transform lives and build stronger, healthier communities.

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A recent study published on ScienceDirect, “Absorption of #zinc from mixed diets containing biofortified rice,” provides important new evidence on the effectiveness of zinc-biofortified staple crops in improving nutrition outcomes. #biofortification 🔗https://t.co/IOhoTqXdmn

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Biofortified crops are vital in addressing micronutrient deficiencies prevalent in the DRC, where, according to the World Health Organization, 61 percent of children under five suffer from vitamin A deficiency. Read more: https://t.co/2PTfZ7nnfj

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Chinta Devi is a zinc wheat farmer from Jharkhand, India. Zinc-biofortified wheat in India, particularly varieties like WB02 and BHU25, is rapidly expanding with several thousand hectares under cultivation, bolstered by 5–10% higher yields. #InternationalYearOfTheWomanFarmer

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A new study on zinc-biofortified rice in Bangladesh shows that the body can effectively absorb more zinc from these improved crops—especially among children. Learn more: https://t.co/lMYI5kuu5s #zincrice #biofortification

[IFPRI @IFPRI]

🆕 #Blog A new tool enables policymakers to measure the reach of biofortification programs

🖋️ By Richard Alioma, Rita Wegmüller, Bho Mudyahoto, James P. Wirth, Wolfgang Pfeiffer, Munawar Hussain, Erick Boy, and Jen Foley.

🔗 Learn more here: https://t.co/LXIs75X2vt

@CGIAR

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From Kano, #Nigeria , Aisha Zakari transforms local iron pearl millet & beans into nutritious meals. Through training received from HarvestPlus Solutions, Aisha learned food safety, business and marketing skills. #InternationalYearOfTheWomanFarmer, #Biofortification

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On International School Meals Day, we recognize the critical role school feeding programs play in improving nutrition, education outcomes, and livelihoods worldwide. #InternationalSchoolMealsDay #SchoolFeeding #Biofortification @SchoolMeals_ Learn more: https://t.co/LSrIujd1ld

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Despite women's indispensable role in agriculture, their representation in decision-making remains disproportionately low. #GCWAS-2026 provides a critical opportunity to bring the latest evidence and insights to bridge this gap.

👉 https://t.co/ibQBSl8CJ7 @CGIAR

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New research published in The Journal of Nutrition reinforce the potential of biofortified staples as a practical, food-based approach to preventing childhood zinc deficiency. @IFPRI @CGIAR #Biofortification #Zinc https://t.co/lMYI5kuu5s