With millions suffering from malnutrition in both the developed and developing world, how can people be supported to adopt nutrient rich diets that are well-adapted to their local conditions and culture?
“To tackle malnutrition, research should focus on the following areas: research on the biofortification of staple crops for hard-to-reach smallholder farmers; research on biofortification of local crops that are an important part of the diet of both rural and urban populations; and research on barriers to adoption of biofortified staples.”
Dr. Amit Roy, president and CEO, International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC).
![Farmers in Kenya spread organic fertilizer, developed by MIT spinout Safi Organics, to help improve the yield of their farmlands. [Safi Organics]](https://ifdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MIT-Safi-Organics-01-press_0-350x240.jpg)
