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A new study from Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias reveals that climate change poses a significant threat to global food security, primarily due to prolonged droughts caused by global warming. The research found that symbiotic associations between plants and extremophilic microorganisms can enhance plant adaptation to environmental stress, potentially alleviating drought-induced
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The growing need for sustainable food production practices has led researchers to explore alternative sources of nutrition. According to a recent study, the ocean contains an estimated 10 billion metric tons of mesopelagic fish species, offering a largely untapped resource for sustainable food systems. The study, conducted by the Teagasc
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The FISH4ACP project, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, is supporting the development of the catfish value chain in Nigeria, contributing to economic growth, job creation, and improved food security and nutrition. The project provides training and technical assistance to fish farmers, enabling them
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The Kyrgyz government has implemented a series of amendments to its previous resolutions to enhance the efficiency of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The changes aim to improve food security and update existing structures and powers within the ministry. The amendments clarify the roles and responsibilities
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A new report from researchers at the University of the Punjab highlights the potential of activated acacia biochar in improving soil quality and promoting plant growth under water-limited conditions. The study, which was published in Scientific Reports, investigated the effects of four different soil amendments on wheat physiology and yield
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Researchers at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education in Monterrey, Mexico, have conducted a study on the maize weevil, * * Sitophilus zeamais* *, which is a major pest causing losses in maize post-harvest storage. The study aimed to explore the nutritional profile and food safety attributes of the maize weevil
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Researchers at the Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI) have investigated the efficacy of combining compost and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in enhancing maize productivity and soil health under salinity stress. The study, conducted in 2023 and 2024, found that a combined treatment of compost and PGPR significantly increased grain
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A new study published by researchers from Najran University, Saudi Arabia, sheds light on the application of machine learning techniques for drought modeling in South Asia. The paper highlights the challenges and opportunities in using machine learning for drought prediction, detection, and forecasting. According to the researchers, the increasing frequency
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A new study reveals that drought stress poses a significant threat to food security worldwide, highlighting the importance of crop adaptations in the face of climate change. Researchers at the University of Greenwich investigated the drought tolerance traits of enset, a multipurpose staple crop endemic to Ethiopia that sustains over
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Climate change and global warming pose significant threats to agriculture and food security worldwide. Researchers from Universitas Padjadjaran in Indonesia have conducted a systematic review on leveraging disruptive technologies to enhance food security and protect agricultural supply chains. The study fills a gap in existing research by focusing on the
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New research from the University of Essex highlights the significant environmental, social, and economic impacts of food loss and waste (FLW) in retail supply chains. One-third of the world's food is disposed of, with 13% lost between harvest and the supply chain and 17% wasted domestically and in
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a significant initiative aimed at transforming rice production across Asia and the Pacific, partnering with the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR) and supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The initiative targets millions of smallholder farmers, who rely heavily on
