What is cassava?  Cassava, also known as manioc or yuca (yep, cassava and yuca are the same things), is a starchy root ...

Some studies have shown that cassava and other root vegetables—such as sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets—can have high lead ...

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From Nigeria to Senegal and everywhere in between, West Africa is home to a rich culinary culture that transcends national borders and combines comfort cooking with bold flavours.

Root vegetables, often referred to as “provisions” throughout the country, are principle staples of many traditional kitchens, and the most commonly used are cassava, sweet potato and eddo ...

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East African cuisine combines rich flavors and textures with a diverse range of ingredients and global influences to create ...

Farmers in Dokolo District have demanded that the government should establish seed banks across the country for the ...

The team is focusing their initial research on tomatoes and lettuce but plan to move on to high-calorie staple crops such as cassava, sweet potatoes, and grain crops in future. Currently ...

A new hike through the rice paddies and forested interior of Bali offers a meaningful way to experience Indonesia’s ‘Island of the Gods’, without the crowds.