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• [New] If farmers can not adequately control weeds with PRE or POST herbicides, corn and soybean yields - and global food security - will suffer. ScienceDaily
• [New] While findings suggested that cash crop production could enhance food security, there were contradictions, particularly in Malawi and Kenya, where droughts have exacerbated food insecurity. Peoples Gazette Nigeria
• [New] The U.S. offers vast opportunities for British exporters, especially in industries such as pharmaceuticals, financial services, technology, and agriculture. https://eutoday.net
• [New] Climate change threatens global food security and farmers' incomes. Pearls and Irritations
• [New] Food waste is a serious issue for the planet and a major threat to food security. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] Postbiotic ingredients are set to open up a world of opportunities across the human health and nutrition industry, fueled by developing science demonstrating their unique holistic health potential. NutraIngredients-USA.com
• [New] The 2025 summit in Senegal is expected to address pressing issues in African agriculture and food systems, with a focus on enabling country Legacy Programs, supporting MSME growth in the food sector, and promoting strategic partnerships that drive investments, forging the continent agenda. Businessday NG
• [New] In summary, changing habitat conditions from habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation because of agriculture, urbanization, and fuelwood production are considered historical and ongoing threats to the Masai giraffe (in all populations except Rwanda). Federal Register
• [New] Poaching will likely continue in each South African giraffe unit with increased food insecurity associated with rapid human population growth and climate change. Federal Register
• [New] Increasing Demand in Agriculture: Insecticides are essential for safeguarding crops from pests that endanger global food security. Verified Market Research
• [New] Corn production in South America's two major agricultural countries is expected to follow two distinct paths during the 2024-2025 crop season. Successful Farming
• [New] Earth Observation technologies provide a strategic solution to enhance better farming practices but require better strategies for communicating with farmers to allay any ethical and environmental fears and improve their adoption. University of Leicester
• [New] Food and Beverage Packaging: The food and beverage sector is expected to remain a primary consumer of heat seal films in US, driven by demand for packaging that extends shelf life, preserves quality, and enhances product presentation. Mobility Foresights
• [New] In summary, the relationships between plant and soil chemistry and their microbial colonization are fundamental controls for food quality and will become even more important due to global climate change. MDPI
• [New] More recently, functional fermented foods incorporate probiotic and prebiotic substances for improving gut health and reducing the threat of non-communicable diseases are preferred by consumers globally. BioMed Central
• [New] Gene technologies moved the world to the dawn of a new era and have the potential to contribute significant solutions to the world's challenges in food security, climate, and biodiversity. Crop Biotech Update
• [New] With UK food and drink manufacturers operating in a fast-paced and highly competitive environment, businesses typically expect a return on investment within 18 months to two years. The Food & Drink Federation
• [New] Given that northeastern Syria's agricultural sector predominantly uses freshwater resources, there is an opportunity for humanitarian organizations to adapt their assistance to farmers to mitigate water consumption. Syria Direct
• [New] Combating food waste and poverty, the Urban Farmer Project will utilise surplus ingredients to create nutritious meals for some of London's most vulnerable communities. Hospitality & Catering News
• [New] Farmers are protesting in central London over changes to inheritance tax that will see death duties payable by some farmers on agricultural and business property. SKY
• Declines in pollinator populations due to pesticides, pollution, climate change, habitat loss, and emerging infectious diseases threaten agricultural productivity and economies worldwide. 99Notes Best IAS Coaching Delhi
• Hopefully in future, there will be greater interest by Indian entrepreneurs to be able to produce food products in that part of the world and help in the food security. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
• The impact of climate change is a pressing concern in Somalia, with frequent droughts and floods threatening the food supply and livelihoods of millions. ReliefWeb

Last updated: 26 November 2024