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Farmers could benefit from monitoring pasture nutrients
A study developing a hand-held NIRS device to check levels of nutrients in pasture could enable farmers to easily monitor levels to adapt grazing...
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How our healthy eating is dangerous for the planet
A report has suggested that the current healthy eating trend is damaging the environment, with avocados, quinoa and coconuts all part of the problem.
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25-year badger culling plan to eradicate bovine TB
Ministers are reviewing recommendations made in the government's 25-year Bovine TB strategy to control the spread of the disease...
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Vegetables and fish could promote heart health
Consuming vegetables and fish increase TMAO levels in the blood, which could lead to a decreased risk of hypertension related heart disease.
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This week’s recall roundup: undeclared milk and boiled sweets
This week’s recall roundup from the UK and North America includes failure to mention milk content on labels and potential salmonella contamination.
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Using marginal farmlands to improve water quality
Researchers have found that marginal farmland can be planted with perennial bioenergy crops such as shrub willow to improve water quality.
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Developing disease-resistant crops using SRG1
Researchers have identified the gene (SRG1) elevated in plants when they undergo stress, suggesting it could be used to develop disease resistant crops.
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High contaminant levels in oregano
Researchers have analysed over 70 samples of oregano from around Europe, identifying contamination through chromatography and spectrometry techniques.
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Fatty fish improves young asthmatics’ lung function
Trial group who ate fish reduced their bronchial inflammation by 14 units.
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The shrub that could feed Africa
Researchers have identified a common shrub that, when planted next to crops, can increase crop production by up to 900 per cent.
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Can coffee, zinc, chocolate and tea make you more healthy?
Researchers from Europe and the USA have discovered how zinc can protect against oxidative stress - a main reason for low life expectancy.
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Significant cost to manufacturers as a result of ‘no-deal’ stockpiling
Food manufacturers and businesses are currently facing rising costs in relation for food stockpiling in case of a 'no-deal' Brexit.
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Are substance mixtures in food more dangerous than individual substances?
A project involving 25 scientific institutions from Germany and Europe is investigating, among other areas, food substance mixtures for toxicity.
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FDA consider new labelling for sesame allergies
With an increase in the number of people allergic to or being affected by sesame in foods, FDA commissioner has spoken about the next steps in labelling.
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Fermented dairy products could protect against heart attacks
A recents study has shown that fermented dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, could provide protection against heart attacks.
