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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureBhutan: Quinoa
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No results found.Bhutan’s quinoa exports are minimal, with only 0.01% of the global market share in 2023, limited to India and Bangladesh. Although cultivation began in 2015, production has declined due to low demand and limited infrastructure. However, Bhutan has strong potential to expand exports through targeted incentives, improved processing, and the adoption of Geographical Indications (GI) to access premium markets. With quinoa prioritized in the 13th Five Year Plan, strategic investments can help Bhutan strengthen its position in the global quinoa value chain. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetFactsheetJackfruit factsheet - Bangladesh
A series of special agricultural product (SAP) profiles on production, processing, marketing and consumption in Asia and the Pacific
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No results found.The factsheet provides an overview of jackfruit as a nominated special agricultural product (SAP) for the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) in Bangladesh. Jackfruit is national fruit and one of the most important as well as widely grown fruits in Bangladesh. It is cultivated in homestead gardens across the country and is easy to grow, being almost disease-resistant. All parts of the jackfruit tree are utilized - the fruit is highly nutritious, the wood is used for furniture, and the leaves, bark and latex have other uses. Bangladesh is the world's second largest jackfruit producer after India. The factsheet identifies opportunities for investment and partnerships in sustainable processing, marketing and promoting domestic cottage industries and international consumption of jackfruit as a healthy food product. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetFactsheetCassava factsheet - Solomon Islands
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No results found.Cassava is a traditional staple crop in the Solomon Islands, primarily grown by smallholder farmers for subsistence and local markets. It is well-suited to the country's coastal and lowland areas below 300m elevation across various soil types. Cassava is a nutritious root vegetable rich in carbohydrates, fiber, phosphorus and potassium. It has a low glycemic index beneficial for diabetes management. The leaves also have medicinal properties. Cassava processing involves peeling, washing, grating, dewatering, drying and milling into flour used for products like chips, puddings and gari. There are two large commercial processors but processing is limited. Key opportunities highlighted includes promoting climate-resilient varieties, expanding sustainable production, processing, certification, marketing domestically and for export, and further promoting consumption as a nutritious local food.
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