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Biodiversity, through adversity.
A group of scientists in Leningrad risked their lives to protect a collection of seeds during a brutal siege, ensuring future generations would have food.
The Plant Institute in Leningrad housed the world's first seed bank with over 120,000 varieties.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
The Plant Institute in Leningrad housed the world's first seed bank with over 120,000 varieties.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Seeds of hope: how do you defend a precious food source in a famine?
The long read: During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of the world’s first seed bank had to protect the vast collection from fire, rodents – and hunger
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Biodiversity, through adversity.
Millet adds nutritional complexity to simple grains like rice, and are easy to include into your diet.
🧪 Millets are making a comeback in India after declining in the 1960s. They are drought-resistant, nutritious, and help reduce emissions and water use compared to other crops. The Indian gov is promoting cultivation/consumption to address climate change and food security.
Millets Are Making a Comeback in India
These hardy, drought-resistant and nutritious grains disappeared from fields in the 1960s. Now, the country is working to revive them.
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November 16, 2024 at 4:50 AM
Millet adds nutritional complexity to simple grains like rice, and are easy to include into your diet.
Clearly impressive.
Tanzania 🇹🇿 has reached 128% food security, enabling surplus exports to neighboring countries.
In 2022, it was recognized as the most improved African nation in food security by the Global Food Security Index.
In 2022, it was recognized as the most improved African nation in food security by the Global Food Security Index.
November 16, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Clearly impressive.