Joanna Kane-Potaka

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  1. Jan 12

    Insights from a farmer I visited in New Zealand where there is no millet/sorghum grown for human consumption, only for fodder.

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  2. Jan 10

    Latest study in our series provides scientific evidence eating millets led to better growth in children by 26–39% when replacing rice with millets, in standard meals. A solution to help overcome malnutrition.

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  3. Jan 7

    Here is every millet product I could find in New Zealand - puffed millet, grain (maybe proso-it never specifies; also sorghum: NZ$1/100g), crackers (<1% millet-why bother!) & weetbix (11% sorghum). The Indian shop was the only place with flour (finger millet). And that is all!

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  4. Jan 7

    I love hearing stories of SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS. Read about the challenges Sucheta Bhandare took on to help farmers and creating a business with healthy finger millet snacks.

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  5. 23 Dec 2021

    Aspire Circle released top investment opportunities in India in ag. I talked on fortification: varieties selected/bred for the highest nutrients; one-off investments can last forever and reach many. Food can be fortified with natural/artificial nutrients.

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  6. 23 Dec 2021

    Reuniting with Liam Wright, photographer for The Millet Movement in India. “It was certainly an adventure. One time I had food poisoning, managed to finish a photoshoot with farmers, then headed to hospital where I spent the night & left the next day to continue the photoshoot”

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  7. 22 Dec 2021

    Please join us in presenting "Investing for Impact - Top 10 ideas in Food, Agri and AgriTech" for India. Thursday 23 December 3-4pm (IST). Register at:

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  8. 17 Dec 2021

    Finally I received a copy of the book - I think I was last to receive this!!! Celebrated with a millet milk shake. I think a millet pizza could be on the menu tonight. Copies available thru Amazon:

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    A national-level consultation to promote the inclusion of millets in ICDS & MDM was held under the guidance of Member Prof. , Member Dr. V. K. Paul, CEO along with Chief Secretaries & Principal Secretaries of WCD, Edu & Agri Deptts. of all states/UTs.

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  10. 9 Dec 2021

    Led a discussion today how to accelerate scaling of proven technologies. World Veg. said the biggest hurdle for home gardens is that its not on the govts’ agenda. IFAD showed empowering women in agro-ecology had many benefits but awareness about the solution is low.

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  11. 7 Dec 2021

    The first coffee table book about millets: The Millet Movement in India. Thanks to a great team who & insights from farmers, entrepreneurs, chefs & more. Thrilled to also have the PM send a personal letter for the book. Available at Amazon:

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  12. 30 Nov 2021

    Interested in how researchers can better support family farmers? Join us 8-9 Dec. See the program at:

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  13. 29 Nov 2021

    Learn why India ag grew 3% during covid yet the economy decreased 7%. This and more from leaders in industry and research: ITC, Advanta, Ag-Hub Foundation-PJTSAU, MANAGE (and me). Thanks Ray Consulting!

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  14. 29 Nov 2021

    I was privileged to visit World Expo in Dubai. First priority was Oz, NZ & India pavilions-my 3 homes. Then UN, African Union, US etc. Use of digital technology and visuals was super impressive! Surprisingly rarely the messaging was clear or impactful - an opportunity missed!

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  15. 20 Nov 2021

    Almost all developed countries here were well below the recommended dietary fibre levels. Presented by Dr Francesco Branca, WHO, Whole Grain Initiative webinar

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  16. 20 Nov 2021

    2 biggest dietary risks causing deaths: -high sodium (highest in high-middle SDI countries) -low whole grains (highest in low-middle SDI countries). This shows critical need to diversify staples with smarter foods eg millets. Presented at Whole Grain Initiative.

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  17. 19 Nov 2021

    Exciting new approaches by ag scientists. Many of us were able to contribute to the inclusive Forgotten Foods Manifesto launched in June at UNFSS. Yesterday we heard the progress made. Please see some of what I found exciting key actions.

    A new model is being established by ag researchers – setting themselves up as catalysts to have farmer led innovations to build Forgotten Foods’ industries, and ensuring a powerful combination of indigenous knowledge and science. Key elements of the ACTION PLAN were presented. Some interesting new approaches included: -> The food system is developed for the major crops we consumer. So we need to create an economy for forgotten foods (FFs). Many FF are considered backward and many people want to eat ‘modern’ foods. This view needs to change. Typical supply chain may not work for FFs. Shorter supply chains are needed including the use of modern technologies to promote the FFs. -> We need new forms of partnership. Scientists needs to know how to work in more productive way with indigenous communities. Farmers and indigenous people should be put at the center by being knowledge providers and agents for change. -> Everyone agreed awareness raising is key but we have to start the work!
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  18. 16 Nov 2021

    5 hours to the start... Register at:

    Please join us for International Whole Grain Day, 16 Nov, at 3.30pm CET (8pm IST), for discussion panels on the approaches for popularizing whole grains. Register:
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  19. 15 Nov 2021

    Please join us for International Whole Grain Day, 16 Nov, at 3.30pm CET (8pm IST), for discussion panels on the approaches for popularizing whole grains. Register:

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  20. 14 Nov 2021

    World Diabetes Day: There are solutions and Type 2 diabetes can be reversed. Our large study proved this is possible diversifying refined rice with millets.

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