This film had its premiere at Italy’s International Journalism Festival in Perugia.
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Could jackfruit help rural peoples in Sri Lanka adapt to climate change? Carlo Cracco, one of Italy’s most famous chefs, thinks so. Jackfruit is an incredible fruit because it grows naturally and doesn’t need anything. You can make various recipes and it has many uses. It is an intelligent way to substitute some ingredients that are hard to get, with something native that’s easily available. You don’t know what to eat, pick a jackfruit.
The chef- who is renowned for his innovative take on traditional recipes- travelled to Sri Lanka to see for himself how this native crop is helping local people feed their families. The jackfruit is one the largest fruits in the world, it is incredibly nutritious, versatile, and easily grown. One ripe jackfruit can feed an entire family for several days.
As farmers struggle to grow enough food, due to the unpredictable weather patterns and extended droughts, this hardy fruit provides a reliable source of proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates and can replace many staples, like rice, that require a lot of water to grow
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.