John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Education U.S. NorthEast, Beekeeping, Crop Diseases, Research, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, Ag Africa, Plant Breeding,
A newly held study gives biodiversity critical of Shea production in Africa - africanfairtradesociety
According to a recent study led by scientists from Trinity College Dublin, Shea yield is likely to benefit varieties of shrubs and trees in parkland habitats in West Africa.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Rice, Soil Health, Organic, Economics, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,
UN-backed label launched to help shoppers choose environmentally friendly rice
A new ecolabel launched today by the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) will help shoppers reduce their environmental impact by identifying rice that has been sustainably produced. The SRP – a grouping of over 100 public, private, research, financial institutions and civil society organizations led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)– has developed the “SRP-Verified” Label to reduce the environmental impact of one of the largest food crops in the world.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Food Waste, Sustainability, Research, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,
Low profile magic bullets in soil spotlight
"We could be on the cusp of something really exciting but it is still early days."
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Markets/Pricing, Economics, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
Negative Impact Of COVID-19 On Supply Chain, Others- Farmers ⋆
Some African farmers have highlighted the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the continent’s food system supply chain.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
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09/11/2020 SOURCE: africa.com
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said on Thursday that robust interventions...
Curbing a Locust Invasion in East Africa - Africa.com
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09/11/2020 SOURCE: www.azom.com
Engineering new tissues can be used to alleviate shortages of organs in transplantation, as well as to develop physiological models for drug discovery applications.
New Oxygen-Generating Bioink for 3D Printing Of Tissues
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09/11/2020 SOURCE: africa.com
Since 2000/01 potatoes accounted for approximately 45% of total vegetable crops produced in South Africa and contribute around R8.5 billion to the economy
Urgent Action Needed To Protect SA’s Potato Industry - Africa.com
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,
How Women-Led Agribusinesses Are Boosting Nutrition In Africa - Africa.com
Oluwaseun Sangoleye’s son developed rickets after rejecting baby formula. So she started a business to make natural baby cereal from locally-sourced ingredients in Nigeria.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
OP-ED: The world needs international cooperation to avert a catastrophic food crisis
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation has elaborated a comprehensive Response and Recovery Programme to overcome the impacts of Covid-19 through up-scaled and robust international collaboration.
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