by Administrator | Aug 29, 2016 | Beans, PABRA
As a senior research technician, Derese Eshete has spent his career with one goal in mind: to improve the living conditions of the farmers he believes he is working for. Having worked on many crops previously, including the country’s super-grain teff, he has settled...
by Administrator | Aug 29, 2016 | Beans, PABRA, Rwanda
Eating specially-bred, high-iron beans twice-a-day for just four-and-a-half months reduced iron deficiency and anaemia in young women in Rwanda, according to a new study. Iron deficiency is the world’s leading nutritional ailment, particularly in developing countries....
by Administrator | Aug 29, 2016 | Beans, PABRA, Tanzania
Mary Ndimbo knows what beans mean for millions of smallholder farmers in Tanzania – particularly women. Her work at Agricultural Research Institute Uyole, in the country’s Southern Highlands, helps her keep in contact with them on a regular basis. Her office is full...
by Administrator | Aug 29, 2016 | Beans, PABRA, Rwanda
Annuarite Uwera cuts a tall, elegant figure as she puts on her white lab coat. Sporting pink nail varnish and sparkling blue pumps, she stands out among the swathe of dark green leaves in the greenhouse of climbing beans. She doesn’t hesitate to dive into a detailed...
by Administrator | Aug 29, 2016 | Beans, PABRA, Rwanda
Dr. Robin Buruchara, Director for Africa for the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, talked about need to tackle malnutrition at the Africa Agriculture Science Week in June 13-17, in Kigali. We are in the midst of an emerging crisis. Now is the time to...
by Administrator | Aug 29, 2016 | Beans, PABRA, Rwanda, Uncategorized
A scientific report published in April calls for a shift in interventions to tackle malnutrition in children in Rwanda under the age of two. Among recommendations, authors urge renewed focus to “fast-track” pre-pregnancy nutrition. Adolescent nutrition before...
