Agricultural research approaches for crops that nourish by improving nutrition, soil health, resilience and prosperity

By:
Kate Schneider Lecy, Francisco Alarcón Gonzalez, Inbal Becker-Reshef, Lydia Mumbi Chabala, Juliana J. Cheboi, Vimbayi Grace Petrova Chimonyo, Eric Y. Danquah, Riley Demo, John Saviour Yaw Eleblu, Evan Fraser, Abe Shegro Gerrano, Tinovonga Gonhi
Date:
2025

Crops that Nourish” is a call to action emphasizing local needs, human and environmental health, and farmer-researcher collaboration. It urges systemic change guided by locally defined problems, consumer preferences, and supportive policies. Farmers, communities, researchers, government, and private sector actors must work together to drive research, technology development, and scaled adoption of nutritious crops. Achieving this vision requires innovative collaboration and strengthened capacities.