Top news of the week: 09.11.2023.
Why wouldn’t you drink a genetically modified beer?
Earlier this week, the BBC posted a story asking a provocative question, “Would you drink genetically modified beer?” That set a different tone for the story than would a headline that ...
Can Agriculture and Biodiversity Coexist?
Building new reciprocal relations to landscapes, where humans reconcile food production and biodiversity, represents a true alternative to environmental degradation.
New genomic techniques: A panacea for reducing pesticide use?
New genomic techniques are unavoidable and could considerably reduce the use of pesticides without affecting food production, some European agricultural players have argued, though NGOs and ...
Unlocking drone technology’s potential in agriculture: Agtech startups taking flight
, an agritech startup.Drones are revolutionizing agri-tech, providing precision farming, cost savings & environmental benefits. With subsidies & advanced tech, drones are enabling farmers ...
Nigeria seeks US partnership to bolster food security
He affirmed that Nigeria would sustain existing relationships with partners in the agricultural sector and nurture the alliance for continuous growth and development.
Why the future of food is ‘invisible innovation’
When you hear “the future of food,” what comes to mind? Star Trek-like food synthesisers, pills to replace your lunch, lab-grown meat, and insects for protein? Yes, the future of food might ...
Food production is accelerating the climate crisis, but AI and other emerging technologies could turn things around
Some companies are looking to get fossil fuels out of food production. They think AI and other emerging technologies are the answer.
FAO report reveals hidden costs of agrifood systems
Although current agrifood systems provide nourishment and sustain economies, they also impose huge hidden costs on health and the environment - the equivalent of at least $10 trillion ...