Devex Reports on Uganda Pumpkin Project

After winning the World Food Prize in 2019, East-West Seed founder Simon N. Groot dedicated the majority of his prize money to the Pumpkins in Africa project in Uganda, implemented by East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation.

Journalist Natalie Donback recently spoke with Simon and with EWS-KT Director Stuart Morris about the importance of pumpkins, the market for this nutritious crop, and the economic impact on farmers.

Take a look at her article—“Can Pumpkins Be the Start of a Vegetable Revolution in Uganda?”—published by Devex as part of its Food Secured series.

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