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In the latest edition of Talking Crop , Gideon Ashworth explains just how crucial good quality soil is for growing the crops we need to survive ahead of the UN's World Soil Day on 5 December.
"There is no alternative to sustainability," says Barilla Foundation Chief Executive, Guido Barilla.
The desert locust has a notoriously complex genome structure, but scientists hope that by cracking their genetic code they can develop 'intelligent pesticides' that do not harm other organisms.
The World Avocado Organization promotes the consumption of avocados across the world. New Food hears from its CEO, Xavier Equihua, as he offers insight into how the pandemic has affected trade and what the future holds for this popular green fruit.
In the latest edition of Talking Crop, Gideon Ashworth examines the concerning problem of an increasingly ageing farmer population, and asks what can be done to turn the tide.
Scientists battle to find a solution as Tropical Race 4 threatens the beloved banana's existence.
The pest is expected to spread to parts of the US as well as major areas of Asia and Central America, according to the report written by scientists at the CABI.
A drastic reduction in red meat consumption has been put forward as a way to prevent excessive warming, which, according to a study, would be bad news for the UK fruit and vegetable industry.
Guillaume Chesneau, Managing Director of Nespresso UK & ROI, explains how technology can unlock transparency in the coffee supply chain.
Researchers have developed an innovative solution for quickly identifying diseased banana crops, enabling them to be tackled before they take hold or spread.
The UK’s largest supermarket chain Tesco has announced its decision to suspend its current supply of avocados from Kakuzi, amid allegations of human rights abuse in its plantation in Kenya.
Ahead of official publication of their key recommendations, Professor Chris Elliott of Queen’s University Belfast, offers his initial insights into the Uganda food poisoning outbreak he and his team helped resolve.
Queen’s University Belfast scientists support major food-security investigation in aid to Africa.
Scientists in Nairobi have discovered a new set of genetic markers in African cattle that signal beneficial characteristics, with a view to harnessing them for future generations.
Researchers from institutions in Denmark and Ethiopia have formulated a freeze-dried starter culture that camel-milk farmers can use to make safe, fermented milk products.
