The latest agriculture news and food security developments with a look at what is being done to protect and support the global agriculture sector, develop sustainable agri-food systems, and manage the ever increasing amount of global food waste.
Cambridge researchers have secured £7.5 million to build "programmable plants," a revolutionary initiative poised to transform agriculture. This funding from ARIA aims to fast-track crop development and enhance plant capabilities for a sustainable future.
Groundbreaking AI models are now deciphering plant DNA, treating genetic sequences like language. This innovation promises to revolutionise genomics and agriculture, offering unprecedented insights into plant biology and accelerating crop improvement for global food security.
Each year, 1.3 billion tons of food are thrown away. Addressing food loss and waste effectively requires strong, decisive action from governments. Those willing to take bold steps can gain economic, social, and environmental benefits while helping to mitigate food insecurity.
Open Access Government addresses salient global environmental challenges, in particular, on the topics of international agriculture, marine and coastal protection.
Through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the UK Government has announced a £12 million funding scheme to develop sustainable and resilient aquaculture systems across Southeast Asia.
The aquaculture industry is rapidly growing and needs sustainable feed as wild fish catches decline. Greentech Innovators are reducing emissions and promoting sustainability by turning food waste into valuable feed resources.
Here, Achraf El Allali, Associate Professor of Bioinformatics at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), explores how innovative technologies can help cultivate a more resilient agricultural ecosystem.
Glass fertiliser beads offer a sustainable solution to agricultural nutrient delivery. Researchers have developed these beads for controlled release, minimising environmental harm while sustaining plant growth. This innovation promises efficient, eco-friendly fertilisation.
Aarthi Janakiraman is Research Director of the Advanced SciTech Division at Everest Group. Here, she focuses on how agritourism is transforming Alberta’s agriculture sector.
A new study has revealed a new approach to help the US meet its Net Zero target by 2050; this new innovative solution involves weathering (EW) through agriculture.
David Green, Policy Advisor, and Maite Caballero, Researcher, from the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, examine healthy soils and resilient farms, focusing on lessons learned from U.S. soil conservation.
