Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Can sustainability standards effectively mitigate food system challenges?

URBANA, Ill. – While agrifood production is essential for feeding our growing global population, it can also contribute to environmental and social problems, including deforestation, biodiversity loss, poor or precarious labor conditions, and persistent poverty. Certification and standards can encourage use of sustainable production practices, but how effective are such programs in addressing food system challenges?

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Water, Hemp, Vertical Farming, Ag Innovation, Weather,
Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Wheat, Ag North America,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Researchers make chicory plants without bitter compounds

Researchers have used new breeding techniques to develop a chicory variety that no longer contains bitter compounds. Katarina Cankar, plant researcher at Wageningen University & Research: “In the European CHIC project, we are working on improved industrial chicory varieties (related to witloof) that contain dietary fibre and compounds that have potential medicinal properties.” The research consortium published their results in the Plant Biotechnology Journal.

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