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Canning & Preserving
Jun 9, 2005
A Critical Overview of Food Shortages in Africa
The article looks at problems that exist in eradicating food shortage.Focus should be on those suffering from food shortages
Oct 26, 2004
The Caribbean delight: Soup on Saturday
This article puts the spotlight on the popular dish of the Caribbean that has not been widely publicized.
Aug 6, 2004
Quantifying Food Insecurity Part II
An attempt is made to measure food insecurity in a quantitative manner by evaluating the food we eat.
Jun 16, 2004
Quantifying Food Insecurity Part I
The statistics often given on food security matters in world forums tend to make people notice, but little targetted action can be taken. This paper aims to give an idea that may help to quantify levels of food insecurity in order to compare and target those most in need.
May 6, 2004
Spotlight on Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes in food security, African foods, Food security, Food Preservation for food security
Apr 6, 2004
Alcoholic Beverage From Bananas
The article is written to stimulate research in order to improve the product towards commercial exploitation
Mar 6, 2004
Spotlight on Breadfruit:
This is to draw attention to a fruit that is highly valuable and yet almost unknown in the tropical Central African Region
Feb 6, 2004
Mushrooms: An alternative food source.
Alternative food sources help to provide food with the added advantage of of easing the pressure in food production from traditional farming practices and the possibility of utilising unwanted matter such as waste.
Jan 6, 2004
Non-food Agricultural products: Part III: Applications
The article tries to show the possibilities in waste ulilization
Dec 6, 2003
Non-food Agricultural Products, Part II: Exploitation of apparent waste
The article discusses possible benefits of non-food waste exploitation, notably in the poorer communities
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