TED: How we can help hungry kids, one text at a time | Su Kahumbu

The video discusses the importance of cows in addressing food security and childhood stunting in Africa. It highlights the role of protein and essential amino acids in preventing stunting and the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in livestock production. Innovative solutions like iCow and data-driven approaches in dairy farming are presented as ways to improve livestock practices and empower farmers. The video emphasizes the critical role of smallholder farmers in ensuring food security and combating stunting in Africa.

What is one of the major consequences of nutritional stunting in children?

• Enhanced cognitive abilities

• Increased appetite

• Long-term cognitive problems

• Rapid growth rate

Why are essential amino acids crucial in children's diets?

• They can be synthesized by the body

• They are not necessary for growth

• They are only found in plants

• They are the building blocks of proteins

What is a significant challenge faced by smallholder farmers in Africa?

• Excessive livestock production

• Endemic livestock diseases

• Lack of access to crop-based proteins

• Abundance of animal health resources

How does the iCow platform help farmers?

• Through SMS-based livestock practice tips

• By eliminating the need for farming

• By providing free livestock

• By offering high-end smartphones

What is the primary benefit of using SMS for farmer education?

• It is retentive and can be stored

• It is easily forgettable

• It requires high-end phones

• It is expensive and hard to scale

What is the goal of the African Dairy Genetic Gains program?

• To focus solely on crop farming

• To reduce milk production

• To enhance dairy farming through technology

• To eliminate the use of mobile phones

How can mobile technology impact agriculture in Africa?

• By ensuring unproductive farming

• By reducing farmer knowledge

• By limiting access to farming resources

• By transforming agriculture and ensuring food security