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Day: September 22, 2026

From overlooked to opportunity:

Eswatini builds new markets for traditional African vegetables

Traditional African Vegetables (TAVs) including pumpkin leaves, amaranth and okra – long grown and eaten locally but often overlooked as commercial crops – are gaining new routes to market in Eswatini as farmers, researchers, government and businesses work to build demand and strengthen production. TAVs are rich in important vitamins and minerals, while many are […]

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