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Nairobi to host global vegetable conference

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Participants in research conference for African indigenous vegetables. [File, Standard]

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is set to hold Veggies for Planet and People (V4P&P) international conference in Nairobi, starting Tuesday.

The international non-profit vegetable research and development institute, with financial support from the IKEA Foundation, aims to tackle problems of sustainable farming, job opportunities and protecting the environment in East Africa.

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