First steps towards the creation of a biofortification network for Honduras May 31, 2018 - by Christian Zapata In Honduras, according to data from the 2011 National Demographic and Health Survey, 23% of children... View more
ICTA HB-18, the first zinc maize hybrid ever released was officially presented in Guatemala. ICTA B-15 zinc maize was also released May 13, 2018 - by Christian Zapata On May 4th, in Jutiapa, Guatemala; more than 100 maize growers attended the release of the first hyb... View more
Countries showcased biofortification key successes during 2018 PCCMCA meeting May 9, 2018 - by Christian Zapata During the 63rd Central American Cooperative Program for the Improvement of Crops and Animals meetin... View more
Brazilian Biofortification Program increases articulation with partners December 22, 2016 - by Christian Zapata The Brazilian biofortification program (BioFORT Network), ends 2016 completing an agenda focused on ... View more
Biofortification takes the stage at MNF! October 24, 2016 - by Christian Zapata We write to you from the Micronutrient forum, a “global catalyst and convener for sharing expe... View more
Initial steps to include iron beans in a Colombian Lunch School Program August 18, 2016 - by Christian Zapata 37.6% of Colombian children between 5 and 12 years old are suffering from anemia: a disease that can... View more
Discover the two new biofortified Colombian bean varieties: BIO-101 and BIO-107 June 20, 2016 - by Christian Zapata On June 9th, 2016, two biofortified varieties of iron + zinc beans were released in Colombia in Bari... View more
