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Human food scraps could be repurposed to secure future fish

Human food scraps could be used to create high-quality food for farmed fish, leading to a more sustainable global fish economy, according to a team of researchers at The University of Western Australia.

From The University of Western Australia 1 Apr 2021

Six novel CRISPR-Cas12a variants expand genome engineering in plants

Yiping Qi continues to create new genome editing and engineering in plants, with the ultimate objective of enhancing the efficiency of food production.

31 Mar 2021

Study of leaf size in grasses can help accurately model the effects of climate change

One-third of the Earth's surface is covered by more than 11,000 grass species -- including crops like wheat, corn, rice and sugar cane that account for the bulk of the world's agricultural food production and important biofuels. But grass is so common that few people realize how diverse and important it really is.

26 Mar 2021

Smart data helps food producers to yield reliable business forecasts

Food production is a complex process involving the careful monitoring and management of raw materials, supply chains, market prices and much more besides.

26 Mar 2021

Strict ocean protection may help solve food, climate and biodiversity crises

A new study published in the prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature today offers a combined solution to several of humanity's most pressing challenges.

18 Mar 2021

Researchers study how to make farming more sustainable and environmentally friendly

A University of Texas at Arlington assistant professor in the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering (IMSE) Department received a $248,404 sub-grant to study how to make farming more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

24 Feb 2021

Portable DNA sequencers may enable routine microbial monitoring during food production

According to a recent study, handheld or portable instruments are suitable for environmental control during the production of food.

23 Feb 2021

Computer modeling system can accurately predict the impact of ozone on soybean production

The impact of ozone on soybean production can be predicted more accurately thanks to improvements to a computer modeling system.

From University of Exeter 2 Feb 2021

Trade restrictions by a few countries could create global food price spikes

Recent events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, locust infestations, drought and labour shortages have disrupted food supply chains, endangering food security in the process.

29 Jan 2021

New project seeks to determine the potential for sustainable food-fish aquaculture

A new three-year, $250,000 project led by the University of Minnesota Sea Grant program seeks to determine the potential for a sustainable food-fish aquaculture industry in Minnesota.

28 Jan 2021

Study highlights need to develop new measures to improve conservation outcomes in protected areas

Protected areas are critical to mitigating extinction of species; however, they may also be in conflict with efforts to feed the growing human population.

20 Jan 2021

Bacteriophage can play important role in microbial control

Crop plants and animals can be infected by bacterial pathogens that reduce yield, cause food wastage, and carry human pathogens that spread disease on consumption.

5 Jan 2021

Research highlights how bacteria can work together to improve plant growth

Certain bacteria, known as plant-growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB), can improve plant health or protect them from pathogens and are used commercially to help crops. To further improve agricultural yields, it is helpful to identify factors that can improve PGPB behavior.

29 Dec 2020

Global food system will need to be transformed to prevent habitat loss worldwide

The global food system could drive rapid and widespread biodiversity loss if not changed, new research has found.

22 Dec 2020

Plastics contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals that threaten human health, shows new report

Plastics contain and leach hazardous chemicals, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that threaten human health.

16 Dec 2020

New electrochemical technology helps produce ammonia-based fertilizer from urea

Self-sufficiency in waste management and food cultivation is very important from the perspective of upcoming societies, particularly in highly closed surroundings, like a space station. However, there is still a dearth of technology to realize this dream.

15 Dec 2020

New portable optical sensor can monitor plant stress

The portable device allows rapid detection of nitrogen deficiency - a critical nutrient for plant health. When tested on popular vegetables such as Spinach and Kai-Lan, the device was also able to detect levels of other metabolites; allowing measurement of a wider range of plant stress phenotypes such as drought, heat/cold, saline, and light stress.

11 Dec 2020