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Food Day: Reviving Underutilized Crops for a Sustainable Future As the global population continues to rise, the demand for food increases, yet the limited germplasm of major food crops restricts production. This is where alternative crops come in—once widely grown, many of these crops are now nearing extinction due to low recognition and cultivation. The Society of Underutilized Legumes was established to revive these crops and promote their role in supporting sustainability and food security. Today, at the exhibition stand of the 6th International Conference and Stakeholders Meeting of the Society of Underutilized Legumes, hosted by GRC IITA, we showcased delicious snacks made from Bambara groundnut and winged beans—including cookies, chinchin, akara chips, okpa, bread, moimoi, porridge, and cake. This demonstrates the incredible potential of these underutilized crops and highlights the urgent need to revive and promote them for sustainable food production. On this World Food Day, let's give a shout-out to the researchers, breeders, and farmers who work tirelessly to prevent famine and ensure a sustainable future. Let’s ensure we put all hands on deck to prevent our ancient crops from going into total extinction. #WorldFoodDay #SocietyofUnderutilizedcrop #GeneticResourceCenterInternationalInstituteOfTropicalAgriculture
