Nigeria has produced the first ever pro Vitamin A (beta carotene rich) fortified cassava in Africa that is considered to be more nutritious than the existing varieties.
About three varieties of the beta carotene cassava were launched by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina during the weekend at the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State.
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