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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

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: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #zincrice #biofortification

🆕 #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: on.cgiar.org/4bh6pBU @CGIAR

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

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: harvestplus.org/one-million-le…

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. 👉 on.cgiar.org/3M2Hjgi @CGIAR

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 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

In our newest newsletter, you’ll meet the people turning nutritious food into healthier futures. Read the full stories and see how agriculture is empowering communities. #Nutrition #FoodSystems #Biofortification mailchi.mp/harvestplus/ma…

Through partnerships across science, markets & communities, HarvestPlus and @HarvestPlusSoln are designing food systems where women thrive. Read the full story here: harvestplus.org/equality-by-de… #IWD2026 #EqualityByDesign #WomenInAgriculture

Happy International Women’s Day #IWD2026 Empowering women and girls is essential for achieving equitable, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for ALL. 👉 on.cgiar.org/3Oxl4zQ #GenderinAg @CGIARgender

𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 In this special #IWD episode, we sit down with Dr. Wage, a pioneering rice breeder, whose work is helping tackle hidden hunger through zinc-biofortified rice in #Indonesia. youtu.be/Qjv_V-_Gy3M

HarvetPlus in partnership with Sustainable Human Development Association India is helping women farmers cultivate the biofortified zinc wheat variety BHU-25. #InternationalYearOfTheWomanFarmer #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInAgriculture

How do we know if biofortified crops are reaching the people who need them most? In 2023, between 177 and 293 million people consumed biofortified rice, wheat, maize, or cassava across Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nigeria. @IFPRI #biofortification Read more: cdn.nutrition.org/article/S2475-…

To mark International Women's Day #IWD2026, @CGIARgender @AWARDFellowship @icipe and @CIFOR_ICRAF, brought together farmers, researchers and actors from across Kenya spotlighting innovations and enablers for improving women's experiences. 📺 Watch: on.cgiar.org/4tXzs4J

Mrs. Sinana Nyakotyo is more than a farmer — she is a mother nurturing both her family and her community in Zimbabwe. In 2024, she participated in a HarvestPlus workshop in Zimbabwe. #InternationalWomensDay Read more: harvestplus.org/mrs-nyakotyos-…

🔎 How does research influence policy? This recent #blog from @IFPRI provides an overview of their policy impact from the review "Taking Stock: Impacts of 50 Years of Policy Research at IFPRI." 🖱️ Read the blog post here: on.cgiar.org/45O59mF #Policy #PolicyImpact

Ramadan Mubarak — رمضان مبارك to all observing. As a global community, we honour this month of reflection, compassion, and solidarity. Wishing peace and wellbeing to our colleagues, partners, and communities worldwide. Ramadan Kareem — رمضان كريم.

Preventing crises begins long before they unfold. At @MunSecConf, @CGIAR_EMD reminded us: a world that cannot feed itself can never be truly safe. #FoodSecurity and peacebuilding are inseparable - two sides of the same coin. #MSC2026

Through HarvestPlus, iron-rich beans are helping tackle iron deficiency, especially for women and children. #IronBean #Zambia #InternationalYearOfTheWomanFarmer harvestplus.org/iron-beans-a-g…

3️⃣ days until this #IFPRIPolicySeminar: 📌 Promoting Resilience through Improved Varieties, Quality Seed, and Better Seed Systems: Lessons from #Nigeria 🗓️Feb 11 from 9:30 to 11:00AM EST 📍Online Register here: bit.ly/SeedNG @CGIAR @ambler_kate @SpielmanDavidJ @crragasa @oliverkirui @rewasmisr @HarvestPlus @ArunHarvestPlus @sahelconsulting