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Making Africa wheat sufficient

Rasper, AnkeOctober 10, 2012

Wheat is one of the key staples with fast growing demand in Africa. The increase in consumption is driven by income growth, urbanisation and dietary changes. But, sub-Saharan countries - and Africa as a whole - only produce about forty percent of their own domestic requirements. But, researchers at Mexico's International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center [CIMMYT] have come up with a solution.

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Interview: Anke Rasper speaking with Hans-Joachim Braun, head of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement center.