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USDA enters partnership to create precision agriculture research centre
The USDA has partnered with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to collaborate on a “ground-breaking” precision agriculture research centre.
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Pollen food syndrome: The hidden allergy
In this piece, Dr Bhavini Shah, GP at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, seeks to demystify common but little-known allergic condition, pollen food syndrome.
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Gen Z scale back on non-essentials to prioritise healthy food
According to latest research Gen Z are “leading a movement towards healthy eating” and are “scaling-back” on non-essentials such as Netflix.
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Food security: Lessons from past and present China
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on his visit to Xi'an, China, drawing parallels between ancient food security strategies and modern challenges.
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Cold Chain Federation urges Government to stall Brexit checks
The Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation has called on the Defra Secretary to delay the implementation of BTOM until October 2024 to address “serious issues”.
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Controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may be the future of farming, says new research
New U.S. Department of Agriculture and Virginia Tech research has outlined that controlled environment agriculture and agrivoltaics may play a key role in the future success of the farming industry.
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Corn plants offer solution to arsenic-contaminated soil challenges
Researchers have discovered that the presence of benzoxazinoids, which are produced in particularly large quantities by corn plants, reduces the arsenic toxicity of contaminated soil.
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Net Zero farming: A recipe for food insecurity in the UK?
In this article, Professor Chris Elliott examines the ramifications of UK's Net Zero farming policies on food security, amid concerns of impending shortages and environmental impacts.
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Declining wild pollinators threaten Canadian agriculture, researcher warns
UBC Landscape Ecologist, Dr Matthew Mitchell, shares the critical role of wild pollinators in agriculture and urges conservation efforts for their habitats.
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Tesco partners with NatWest to support sustainable farmers
Supermarket giant Tesco has partnered with NatWest to support farmers in reducing costs and decarbonising their practices.
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Avocados may be the key to improved diet quality, according to new research
A new study has found that eating one avocado per day has the potential to significantly increase diet quality and reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
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Illinois to establish a global hub for food and agricultural communications
The University of Illinois has revealed plans to create a global centre for food and agricultural communications.
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Low-income parents struggle to afford healthy foods, research shows
The Food Foundation has released a report revealing parents on lower incomes face barriers to affording vegetables, fruit and wholegrains.
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UK Government proposes “fairer” food labelling to elevate British farmers
Steve Barclay announces UK Government's plan to adjust food labels, placing greater emphasis on recognising British farmers.
