Africa is so blessed with resources . The game of numbers is on our side, with the teeming population you have a wide market to sell your products.
This population is segmented as it were with the vast majority living just below the poverty line and many more very poor.
The estimated population of 9.8 billion by 2050 is an indication that all hands must be on deck to feed the world. The impact of climate change on food production is another indication for the need to find new innovative ways to feed the world.
Climate change is predicted to seriously affect yields and distribution of staple food crops across Africa and beyond. The need to look at new plants or using existing staples to provide new products to feed the world is a necessity.
False banana bread.
This is the story of Ethiopia's Enset and garri both are wonder crops that can feed the world. Enset is a staple in Ethiopia, where around 20 million people rely on it for food, Garri is food to over 800 million people in the world.
Enset or "false banana" is a close relative of the banana, but is consumed only in one part of Ethiopia. The banana-like fruit of the plant is inedible, but the starchy stems and roots can be fermented and used to make porridge and bread
Garri made from cassava is also fermented and can be used to make bread, porridge as well as other delicious products.
Imagine using garri instead of wheat? think of the forex that will be preserved. Think of how the SDG goals of zero hunger,no poverty and decent work and economic growth will be achieved. Read more about garri
Garri nut bars.
