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Nutrition-sensitive

Engaging Extension and Advisory Service Providers in Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture: Focus on Malawi

Agriculture extension agents are a valuable source of information and expertise for many small-scale farmers across the globe. As global understanding builds around the linkages between agriculture and nutrition, efforts are currently underway to integrate activities promoting nutrition into agriculture extension programming in several Feed the Future countries.

Multiple-Use Water Services: Toward a Nutrition-Sensitive Approach

Photo of a man drinking water outside.
© 2001 Erberto Zani, Courtesy of Photoshare

Multiple-use water services (MUS) is a participatory, integrated approach to water management that supports both agricultural production and domestic activities at or near the home. One of its principle strengths is that it overcomes traditional barriers between the domestic and productive water sectors.