Legumes
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Bambara Nut, the Legume Nigeria Overlooks
Nigeria is Africa's biggest grower of bambara groundnut, a hardy, protein-rich legume often called a complete food. Yet the crop is neglected, held back by …
1mo ago
· Elijah Omojola
India Wants the Pigeon Pea Nigeria Ignores
Pigeon pea is a hardy, protein-rich legume that thrives on poor soil and feeds families through the lean season. India craves it as dhal, yet …
2mo ago
· Isaac Oludu Innocent
Nigeria Sleeps on the Okpa Bean
Bambara groundnut, the bean behind okpa, is a complete-protein, drought-proof crop that could ease malnutrition and cut reliance on costly animal protein. Yet Nigeria grows …
2mo ago
· Elijah Omojola
Nigeria Overlooks a Drought-Proof Bean
The bambara nut, the legume behind Igbo okpa, thrives on poor soil with little rain and packs protein and minerals. As climate change tests Nigeria's …
3mo ago
· Isaac Oludu Innocent