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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.
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.
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?
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.
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 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.
Volcanism, volcanic ash, and its role in forest ecology and management
Mark Kimsey, the Director of the Intermountain Forestry Cooperative, discusses volcanism, volcanic ash, and their roles in forest ecology and management.
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.
Protecting the environment and human health from persistent, mobile, and toxic substances
PMT substances pose a worrying impact to human health and the environment. This article highlights why it’s crucial to recognize the need for integrated prevention and remediation strategies to effectively combat the challenges these pollutants present.
A comprehensive overview of the EU deforestation regulation
Dr Christopher Gilbert at Biena Consulting Srl offers a comprehensive overview of the EU Deforestation Regulation, which aims to reduce the European Union’s contribution to deforestation, thereby minimising greenhouse gas emissions and combating global biodiversity loss.
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.
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.
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.
Using machine learning to predict the severity of salmonella infection
David Ussery, a Professor in the Department of BioMedical Informatics at UAMS, and his student, Aakash Bhattacharyya, discuss using Machine Learning methods to predict the pathogenicity of a bacterial infection based on genome sequencing.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
