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Soil health: Assessing and monitoring using soil biology

Lynette Abbott from The University of Western Australia, focuses again on soil health, this time by assessing and monitoring using soil biological indicators.
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Clones for viticulture in Canada: National clonal selection program

Jim Willwerth from CCOVI at Brock University highlights the importance of clonal propagation in grapevine cultivation, as new vines are grown from cuttings of a ‘mother vine’ to preserve desirable traits. He also advocates for a national clonal selection program to assess new clones for Canada’s cool climate.
A collection of food waste compost close-up

Food waste as a complex social system: How computational social science can help

Researchers in Norway use computer modeling to understand the social complexities of food waste and to test potential interventions that could be part of the solution. How can computational social science contribute to this understanding?
Aerial view of green forest covered with fog

Energy-efficient greenhouse production for emission-free food cultivation

Michel J. Verheul discusses the advancements in energy-efficient and emission-free greenhouse production in Norway, focusing on the innovative methods developed by researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO).
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Honey production in Alberta: Grassroots extension services

Aleksandra Tymczak studies the beekeeping and honey industry, which is an established sector of Alberta’s agricultural system. In this article, she emphasizes the importance of knowledge within the industry and the growing capacity of grassroots extension services to both share and acquire knowledge.
Figure 1: The PCP process

How innovation procurement can boost European water resilience

As Europe faces rising water crises, PCP WISE brings innovation procurement to the forefront to develop smarter, scalable tools for real-time water management and climate resilience.
Canada, Vancouver, Richmond farm region.farmer checking crop of cucumbers

Navigating the consumer-food interface: A regulatory perspective on plant protein in Canada

Christopher P.F. Marinangeli, PhD, RD, is the Director of the Centre for Regulatory Research and Innovation at Protein Industries Canada. He discusses the consumer-food interface from a regulatory perspective on plant protein in Canada.
Grape vine. Organic gardening.

Grape extracts to prevent the use of antibiotics in farmed animals

Learn about the NeoGiANT project, which focuses on the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of grape extracts to prevent the need for antibiotics in farmed animals.
Golden ears of wheat on the background of a ripening field. Agricultural plant close-up. The concept of planting and harvesting a rich harvest. Rural landscape at sunset.

Spot farming: A novel concept for sustainable and climate-resilient crop production

Prof Dr Jens Karl Wegener from the Julius Kühn Institute in Braunschweig, Germany, discusses Spot Farming, which he considers a novel concept for sustainable and climate-resilient crop production.
Cornfield in spring time

CROPS4LIFE Project: Towards the decarbonisation of the agri-food system in Vitoria-Gasteiz

The CROPS4LIFE project aims to decarbonise the agri-food system, enhancing the city’s sustainability efforts. Currently, only 1.5% of fresh food consumed locally is sourced from the region. The project promotes a transition to a local, agroecological food system, focusing on short supply chains and generational renewal in farming.

Predictive models for the food industry

Gry Carl Terrell from the Danish Meat Research Institute introduces a valuable tool to maximise shelf life and ensure food safety.
Thuringia, Germany: Ripe apples hanging on a tree in an apple orchard.

A soil health initiative for revegetation and orchards

Lynette Abbott from The University of Western Australia highlights an innovative soil health initiative for revegetation and orchards.
Wet grass.

Breaking the grass ceiling: Gender inequality in agriculture

Professor Sally Shortall guides us through GRASS CEILING, which brings together 25 partners from across Europe to research gender inequality in agricultural and rural policies.
Figure 1. Historical Ontario white navy bean yields.

Bean breeding at the University of Guelph: Past and present

Examine bean breeding at the University of Guelph, both past and present, conducted by its Department of Plant Agriculture.
Advancing Sustainable Agriculture in Canada

Advancing precision agriculture for sustainable farming in Canada

Canada aims for a more sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural sector, with precision agriculture playing a crucial role, according to Professor Aitazaz A. Farooque and Professor Qamar U. Zaman.
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The role of brewing in the emerging circular economy: A case study

Freddie Ugo from Beyond Belief Brewing Co. discusses the role of brewing in the emerging circular economy by presenting a case study.
Sweet and fresh summer fruit - tasty strawberry

Berry industry in Alberta: Exploring the processing system

Aleksandra Tymczak studies the berry industry, an expanding industry in Alberta’s agricultural system. Here, she discusses the current capacity for processing berries as well as the challenges and emerging opportunities to develop the berry processing system.
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Unleashing the potential of biology in mining and enhanced rock weathering by bridging the...

Martin Van Den Berghe, CEO of Cytochrome, along with Jayme Feyhl-Buska and Paul Reginato of Homeworld Collective, explore the potential of biology in mining and enhanced rock weathering by bridging the gap between academia and industry.
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SoilTribes: Glocal ecosystems restoring soil values, roles and connectivity

This analysis explores how creativity, knowledge-sharing, and the empowerment of local communities can transform our understanding of soil value and protection, focusing on global and local ecosystems that restore soil’s values, roles, and connectivity.

Microalgae as a novel, non-animal source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D

Charlotte Jacobsen and Emil Gundersen from the National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark emphasize the need for new plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D3, highlighting microalgae as a promising option and discussing the challenges in harnessing it.

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