A forgotten ancient grain that could help Africa prosper

Title:
A forgotten ancient grain that could help Africa prosper
Speaker:
Pierre Thiam
Description:

Forget quinoa. Meet fonio, an ancient "miracle grain" native to Senegal that's versatile, nutritious and gluten-free. In this passionate talk, chef Pierre Thiam shares his obsession with the hardy crop and explains why he believes that its industrial-scale cultivation could transform societies in Africa.

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TEDTalks
Duration:
15:34
Format: HTML5
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Original