“Foreign” Crops—From Maize to Mangoes — Dominate National Food Consumption and Farming Practices Worldwide: Nearly 70% of the crops contributing calories, fat, and protein in a country’s diet historically originate elsewhere, new study shows

CIAT. June 8, 2016. “Foreign” Crops—From Maize to Mangoes — Dominate National Food Consumption and Farming Practices Worldwide: Nearly 70% of the crops contributing calories, fat, and protein in a country’s diet historically originate elsewhere, new study shows. Press release. Internacional Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). 3 p.