NUS for Healthier Diets, an initiative within the CROPS4HD project, has officially launched to promote neglected and underutilized species (NUS) across Tanzania. The campaign celebrates traditional, nutritious crops…
Year: 2026
Meet the 15 nutritious crops powering healthier diets
From amaranth and bambara beans to finger millet, sorghum and African nightshade, our 15 featured crops are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and fibre. They are also resilient…
Women farmers lead the revival of neglected crops in Lindi and Mtwara
In southern Tanzania, women farmers are at the heart of the NUS movement — cultivating, processing and marketing traditional crops and products. Their leadership is improving household nutrition…
From farm to plate: NUS products reach local markets
A growing range of NUS products — including nutritious flour blends, dried vegetables, oils and snacks — is now available in markets across Lindi, Mtwara and Dar es…
Community seed banks safeguard Tanzania’s agrobiodiversity
Small-scale farmers are the guardians of traditional crop varieties. By strengthening farmer-managed seed systems and community seed banks, the CROPS4HD project helps conserve the agrobiodiversity that underpins resilient…
Agroecology on the plate: cooking with NUS
Eating well starts in the kitchen. Our recipe collection shows how simple it is to cook delicious, nutritious meals using NUS crops — from bambara bean ugali to…