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Maximizing nutrition in crop production using a food systems approach

An evidence-based literature review

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 16 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This literature review is one of a series of four sector-specific reviews aimed at informing the development of guidance notes for the integration of nutrition across the crops, fisheries, and aquaculture, forestry, and livestock sectors in 12 sub-Saharan African countries. The present literature review focuses on mainstreaming nutrition in the crops sector, using a food systems approach. The review also highlights challenges faced by the most vulnerable groups in this sector, such as small-scale farming communities and the women and youth within them.

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