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Can food insecurity increase a person’s chance of getting diabetes?
A new study by Washington State University has found a link between food insecurity and the risk of developing diabetes. Here's a summary of what they discovered...
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Can exercise combat cravings?
High-intensity interval exercise whilst dieting may reduce cravings for fatty foods, according to a new research study.
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Simultaneous droughts could cause food insecurity worldwide, says study
Droughts occurring at the same time across different regions across the world could place a strain on the global agricultural system and threaten the water security of millions of people, according to a new study.
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Elite cattle breeding could improve food production
For the first time, male pigs, cattle and goats have been created which produce only desired genetic traits.
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Decline in plant breeding programmes could impact food security
A team of scientists have warned that plant breeding programmes are decreasing due to a lack of funding, which they say could have a direct impact on food security.
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Farmers will face difficult climate change decisions, study suggests
A collaborative study from Cornell University and Washington State University has found that some farmers will have to decide between either low yields or revenue instability as a result of climate change.
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Reduced on-farm biodiversity may have negative food safety impact
Dung beetles and soil bacteria on farms could help suppress E. coli and other harmful pathogens, according to research.
