Researchers advocate for a shift in sub-Saharan Africa’s agricultural focus from maize to resilient crops like cassava and soybeans, emphasizing climate-smart nutrition security. Diversification aims to combat food insecurity, with a call for holistic policies integrating agriculture and nutrition to address evolving climate challenges and population growth in the region.
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