CNN Teff is Ethiopia’s largest crop, and the main ingredient of injera, the wide pancakes that accompany almost every Ethiopian meal. 6.5 million farmers in Ethiopia grow teff, but the government has restricted exports for fear of letting prices rise too quickly Mechanization and better farming techniques have increased productivity, leading the Ethiopian government to
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The Teff Company co-founder Elisabeth Carlson in the flour mill in Nampa. (Credit: Tom Banse) By Tom Banse, VOA News NAMPA, IDAHO— Wayne Carlson became a convert to Ethiopia’s staple grain while doing public health work in Africa in the mid-1970s. Teff flour is the key ingredient for injera, Ethiopia’s signature, spongy flatbread. It has
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The Teff Company co-founder Elisabeth Carlson in the flour mill in Nampa. (Credit: Tom Banse) By Tom Banse, VOA News NAMPA, IDAHO— Wayne Carlson became a convert to Ethiopia’s staple grain while doing public health work in Africa in the mid-1970s. Teff flour is the key ingredient for injera, Ethiopia’s signature, spongy flatbread. It has
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BBC Would you like to taste the health-giving grain found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun? Or feast on the unprocessed kernels said to have been stored on the ark by Noah? Or how about a vodka made from traditionally farmed Bolivian quinoa? If any of this whets your appetite, you are not alone. In
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By Matt Fitzgerald The use of teff, shown here in flour form, is popular in Ethiopia. Photo: www.shutterstock.com Eating teff, an iron-rich grain found in Africa, can boost iron levels—and athletic performance. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. The problem is especially common in poor populations, where red meat—the best
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By Matt Fitzgerald The use of teff, shown here in flour form, is popular in Ethiopia. Photo: www.shutterstock.com Eating teff, an iron-rich grain found in Africa, can boost iron levels—and athletic performance. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. The problem is especially common in poor populations, where red meat—the best
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The Africa Report By Elissa Jobson (Addis Ababa) A programme to improve production in simple ways has doubled yields of this gluten-free staple crop for two million farmers. Tef is a national obsession in Ethiopia. The tiny grain the size of poppy seeds has been consumed in this East African country for centuries. Because
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02/28/14 Shiferraw has been ringing the alarm for months, calling for due attention to protect Ethiopia’s unique flora and make good use of its genetic resources. World Bulletin / News Desk A long drawn out patent row between Ethiopia and…
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02/28/14 Shiferraw has been ringing the alarm for months, calling for due attention to protect Ethiopia’s unique flora and make good use of its genetic resources. World Bulletin / News Desk A long drawn out patent row between Ethiopia and…
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By MARTHA CLIFF 2 February 2014 From kale chips to wheatgrass shots, the list of celebrity food crazes is a long one. Now there’s a new source of sustenance to add to the list – an Ethiopian cereal named teff. Loved…
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