Cowpea Storage Project: Saving a Critical Crop

A critical crop for Africa

Nuhu Tumfafi, secretary of the Cowpea Market Association, shows a handful of cowpeas at the Dawanu market in Kano State, Nigeria.

Cowpeas—also known as black-eyed peas—are a protein-rich crop that thrive in West and Central Africa. Well adapted to harsh, arid climates, and a staple ingredient in many meals, cowpeas are a primary income source for millions of African families.

Learn more: Profiles of Progress: Cowpea Storage Project

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