NutriHAF - Diversifying agriculture for balanced nutrition through fruits and vegetables in multi-storey cropping systems

Research project at a glance

Two billion people worldwide suffer from the consequences of inadequate nutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, which result in physical weakness, disease and, in extreme cases, death. Against this background, the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), with the support of the project executing agency Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), is funding four German-African research consortia with a total funding amount of around 4.5 million euros for the next three years.
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Funding type

Publicly funded research

Period

01.02.2015 to 30.06.2018

Project manager at H-BRS

Project Description

Two billion people worldwide suffer from the consequences of inadequate nutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, which result in physical weakness, disease and, in extreme cases, death. Against this background, the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), with the support of the project executing agency Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), is funding four German-African research consortia with a total funding amount of around 4.5 million euros for the next three years. The aim of the collaborations is to research solutions for improving the food situation in eastern and southern Africa.

NutriHAF, in collaboration with smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Madagascar, is exploring opportunities for fruit and vegetable production in agroforestry systems, particularly in areas of high biodiversity. This pursues several goals: To reduce malnutrition locally. Among other things, growing fruits and vegetables under trees is intended to provide a variety of crops for improved nutrition, protect biodiversity by relieving pressure on local natural resources, and protect soil from erosion. Furthermore, it is planned to create awareness of diverse diets among local farmers, consumers, agricultural extension service providers, and policy makers through training of professionals and local people. To this end, the International Center for Sustainable Development is developing training materials in the areas of "food safety, hygiene and nutrient preservation" and conducting workshops for different target groups in Ethiopia.

Cooperation partners

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ZEF - Center for Development Research
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GlobalHort - The Global Horticulture Initiative
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KoGa - Kompetenzzentrum Gartenbau
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FOFIFA - Centre National de la Recherche Appliquée au Développement Rural
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FANRPAN - Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network
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ASARECA - Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa
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WHH – Welthungerhilfe (Madagaskar)
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ECFF - Environment and Coffee Forest Forum
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AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center
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Horticulture Innovation Lab
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UoA - University of Antananarivo, Madagascar

Sponsors

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Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (BMEL)

Kontakt

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Martin Hamer

Professor for soils and biomass, Director of the International Centre for Sustainable Development (IZNE), Department of Applied Natural Sciences

Research fields

Location

Sankt Augustin

Room

G 043

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757, Sankt Augustin