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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.

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UK launches new network to grow climate-resilient crops and secure future food supply

Agriculture
The University of Southampton has launched NUCNet, a £645K initiative to urgently research climate-resilient crops like lentils and chickpeas.

Agricultural innovation: Farmer-led research to receive starter funding

Agriculture
To increase farmer-led research in the  agricultural sector towards net zero, farmers, growers or foresters who have ideas for solving major business problems can apply for funding.

What makes brown rice so beneficial to our health?

Agriculture
Why is brown rice generally more nutritious than white rice? Researchers find that the cell-protecting compound in brown rice is what makes it so beneficial.

Effect of heat and drought on food security and agricultural production

Agriculture
Maize is affected by abiotic stresses, including extreme heat and drought, which is exacerbated by climate change.

Genetically modified rice to tackle climate-induced food shortages

Agriculture
Genetically modified rice could be used to lessen food shortages caused by climate change, as salt tolerance allows it to grow in warmer conditions.

Farmers to receive government payments for sustainable farming

Agriculture
The UK government is handing out payments to those who utilise sustainable farming and deliver greener food production while enhancing nature.

The reality of the U.S approach to animal welfare

Agriculture
David Green, Executive Director at the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, explores the reality of U.S approaches to animal welfare.

Conserving water is essential to feeding the world

Agriculture
Here, we are told by David Green, Executive Director at the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, that conserving water is essential to feeding the world.

The next pandemic? UK facing worst bird flu outbreak on record

Agriculture
Christmas is coming, the geese are getting sick, and the world may be three mutations away from the next pandemic: the avian bird flu.

G20 Summit: World Bank must invest in animal health with new fund

Agriculture
Organisations call on World Bank to end ‘chronic underinvestment’ in animal health using new fund launched at this year's G20 Summit.

How do India’s protectionist rice export restrictions affect those in need?

Agriculture
Peter Bachmann, Vice President Policy & Government Affairs, at USA Rice, states that India’s protectionist rice export restrictions hurt the neediest the most.

What is perennial rice and why is it making history?

Agriculture
It may have taken more than 9,000 years of cultivation, but annual paddy rice is now available as a long-lived perennial rice.

How is human health impacted by the welfare of animals

Agriculture
The welfare of animals is not only important to animals but is also intrinsically linked to human health and the environment.

Integrating ecosystems in the Water-Food-Energy Nexus for greater sustainability

Agriculture
Sasha Koo-Oshima & Virginie Gillet from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/ UN-Water, reveal their thoughts on integrating ecosystems in the Water-Food-Energy Nexus for greater sustainability.

What would happen if there was a nuclear war?

Agriculture
A full-scale nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia would see global good systems obliterated and over 5 billion people die of hunger.

A uniting point for U.S. peanut sustainability

Agriculture
Eric Coronel, Director of Sustainability at The American Peanut Council, highlights a uniting point for U.S. peanut sustainability.

Soil health for sustainable agriculture

Agriculture
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, charts the rising importance of soil health for sustainable agriculture.
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