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Country : Afghanistan
Summary : Enhancing the Adoption of Neglected and Underutilized Species (Nus) in Asia and the Pacific
Deadline : 26 May 2025
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Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 118604391
Document Ref. No. : Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS)
Financier : Food And Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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RationaleThe Asia-Pacific region hosts many agroecosystems, ranging from tropical rainforests and mountainous terrains to expansive river deltas and arid plains. This ecological diversity supports various crops and farming practices, positioning the region as a crucial player in global foodproduction.Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS), such as quinoa, millet, rapeseed, cowpea, soybean, potato, and high-value legumes, offer immense potential for strengthening food security, improving nutrition, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting sustainable agricultural development.Despite their adaptability to diverse agro-climatic conditions and significant nutritional benefits, these crops remain underexploited due to limited research, weak policy support, restricted market access, and insufficient financial investment.Agricultural systems across the region face mountingchallenges, including climate change, soil degradation, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss. Addressing these issues requires a shift toward more resilient and diversified cropping systems. NUS can play a pivotal role in this transformation, as they typically require fewer inputs, exhibit higherresistance to pests and diseases, and thrive in marginal environments where staple crops struggle. Moreover, they hold deep cultural significance, contributing to traditional diets and local economies.Despite their advantages, NUS remains commercially underdeveloped due to low consumer awareness, limited availabi...
Publish Date: 02-May-2025
UN Orgnization: FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANISATION (FAO)
Type of Notice: Request for EOI
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