Neglected and underutilized crop

Hello there! Have you ever seen or eaten some fruits and vegetables that are not so common and not everybody knows about them? These are called neglected and underutilized crops (NUCs)!

NUCs are crops that are not usually grown by farmers or eaten by people. They are often forgotten, and people don't know much about them. This is because many farmers and people prefer to grow and eat crops that they are familiar with and that sell well in the market.

So, why are these crops important, you might ask? Well, NUCs can actually be very valuable to our diets and to our environment! They are often packed with nutrients and can be very healthy for us to eat. Growing NUCs can also help to protect the environment, because they often require less water and chemicals than some of the more commonly grown crops.

However, because NUCs are not always available in the market, it can be difficult for people to access them. This is why efforts are being made to promote the use of NUCs, both by farmers and by consumers. By learning more about these crops and finding new ways to use them in our diets and in our communities, we can help to ensure that they are not neglected or underutilized anymore!