New Book Explores Way Forward for Linking Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health
February 17, 2012| |
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) released a new book titled "Reshaping Agriculture for Nutrition and Health" which discusses how the international community can breakdown the barriers between agriculture, nutrition, and health to improve the lives of the world's poor and hungry.
Download a copy of the book at http://www.ifpri.org/publication/reshaping-agriculture-nutrition-and-health.
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