HarvestPlus Zimbabwe

HarvestPlus Zimbabwe

5/22/2025, 3:04:28 PM

𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮, 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚. Iron deficiency remains a serious health issue in #Zimbabwe, especially for women and young children. That’s why Iron beans of the NUA45 variety—grown by smallholder farmers and distributed by Chico Foods—are making such an impact. “NUA45 is changing how people think about #nutrition,” says Chico Foods Sales Manager, Malvin Shiringo. With more nutrient-dense options on the shelves, Zimbabwean families now have healthier choices at their fingertips. Read more about how Chico Foods is bringing NUA45 beans to our shelves: https://www.harvestplus.org/from-farm-to-market-delivering-iron-beans-to-zimbabwean-households/ #IronBeans #publichealthnutrition #hidden #HungerEndsHere #foodismedicine #harvestpluszim

HarvestPlus Zimbabwe

5/20/2025, 8:28:05 AM

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 Did you know? A single honeybee can visit up to 5,000 flowers in one day! ✅These tiny pollinators play a huge role in our food systems - pollinating about one-third of the food we eat, including fruits, vegetables, & nuts. Let’s celebrate & protect bees!🙂 #WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #pollinators #beefacts #biodiversity #SustainableAgriculture #beekind

HarvestPlus Zimbabwe

5/28/2025, 9:22:58 AM

𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩, 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙮, 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙮 – 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙏𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙚! Feeling stressed? It’s easy to reach for snacks high in fat, sugar, and salt—but over time, these comfort foods can take a toll on your health. Smart habit: Read food labels before you munch! They help you: ✅Spot hidden sugars and unhealthy fats ✅Limit excess salt and calories ✅Choose more nutritious options Your body deserves better—even during stressful times. Choose foods that nourish, not just comfort. Learn more about the importance of reading food labels here: https://www.fao.org/food-labelling/en

HarvestPlus Zimbabwe

5/23/2025, 10:33:16 AM

𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙑𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣 𝘼 𝙊𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧!🍠 Just harvested your Vitamin A Orange sweet potatoes? Don’t stop there — the way you handle them after harvest can make all the difference in how long they last and how nutritious they stay!✅ Start strong by curing your roots right away. This means storing them in a warm, humid space (about 30°C and 85–90% humidity) for 7 to 14 days. Why? Curing helps heal any small cuts or bruises on the tubers and toughens the skin, making them less likely to rot and more likely to fetch a better price! Note: please do not wash your sweet potatoes before curing!! Want to go the extra mile? After curing, keep your sweet potatoes in a dry, dark, and well-ventilated space for up to 6 more weeks. This step keeps them in top shape, whether for home use or the market. Remember — great harvests deserve great care. Handle your OFSP right and enjoy the rewards of longer shelf life, better nutrition, and happier buyer Like and follow our page on Facebook today! https://www.facebook.com/100064695190325/posts/pfbid036nd1TDsPVp9RoXaHVJCGE26hAWsCzKGYT3dUky4XaV4HRZi3mJ3q9R258GeppfCal/?app=fbl

HarvestPlus Zimbabwe

5/19/2025, 8:10:33 AM

*𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙩: 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙉𝙐𝘼45 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨!* NUA45 bean pods shatter easily when dry—don’t let your hard work go to waste! Harvest on time! Look out for these signs: ✅Pods and leaves turn yellow ✅Grains match the colour of the planted seeds Timely harvesting helps preserve quality, reduce loss, and get more beans to market—and to the plate! #NUA45Beans #HarvestSmart #IronRichBeans #BiofortifiedCrops #HiddenHunger #SmartFarming #HarvestPlusZim

HarvestPlus Zimbabwe

5/26/2025, 10:10:55 AM

*Inhopi Reloaded!* 🌽🍠 A local Zimbabwean dish with a nutritious twist – made from Vitamin A maize, Vitamin A orange sweet potatoes, pumpkins, & eggs – packed with Vitamin A, protein, and rich, traditional flavor!👉Full recipe: shorturl.at/wXj2h

HarvestPlus Zimbabwe

5/30/2025, 10:45:23 AM

We're excited to be exhibiting at the 2nd Research and Extension Symposium today! Join us at the ARC demonstration plots in Pomona to learn about our work in biofortification and how it's transforming agriculture in Zimbabwe. 🚜 #HarvestPlus #Biofortification #Agriculture HarvestPlus CGIAR Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

HarvestPlus Zimbabwe

5/19/2025, 9:57:02 AM

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝 𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣 𝘼 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙠𝙚! A sweet, healthy twist using vitamin A maize! Looking for a nutritious treat that doesn’t compromise on taste? Try this moist, vitamin-rich cake made with fresh grated orange maize—a great way to enjoy biofortified goodness at home. Ingredients: ✅3 cups grated fresh orange maize ✅75g sugar ✅150ml cooking oil ✅4 eggs ✅2 cups self-raising flour ✅2 tsp cinnamon ✅1½ cups mixed fruit Method: ✅Mix sugar, oil, and eggs in a bowl. ✅Sift flour and cinnamon (add 2½ tsp baking powder if using plain flour) ✅Combine all ingredients ✅Bake at 180°C for 25 mins, then reduce to 120°C for 15 mins Let it cool & enjoy! This cake is not just a treat—it’s a step toward better nutrition, using locally available, vitamin A-rich orange maize. #OrangeMaizeMagic #BiofortifiedBaking #VitaminAFoods #HealthyTreats #NutritionMatters #BiofortiNexus #harvestpluszim

HarvestPlus Zimbabwe

5/15/2025, 8:16:07 AM

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. On this International Day of Families, HarvestPlus celebrates households that are nourishing generations through biofortified crops. From Iron Beans that support healthy growth in children to Vitamin A maize that boosts immunity, these crops help families stay healthy, productive, and resilient. Let’s grow health and happiness—together. #FamilyDay #NutritionForAll #HealthyFamilies #HiddenHunger #harvestpluszim