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Corn yield predicted using the weather at key growth stages
Researchers are now predicting corn yields based on the weather at key times throughout three critical growth periods of the plant...
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Farmland conservation transformed using prairie strips
Researchers have identified that prairie strips could transform farmland by reducing the loss of two key nutrients, and reducing soil loss.
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Large dietary fibre molecules change gut microbiome
A study has found that polymer molecules of dietary fibre change what is found in the gut microbiome by aggregating large molecules together.
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FDF members report reduction in water consumption and CO2 emissions
The FDF has recently published a report detailing the steps taken by its members to help deliver a more sustainable food system.
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FSA Chief Executive announces retirement
The Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency has announced that he is retiring after over two years in the role, and 38 years in the civil service.
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Are misplaced economic incentives major drivers of obesity and climate change?
Experts have argued that obesity, undernutrition and climate change are all part of the 'The Global Syndemic', and should be focused on by leaders.
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Microplastic contamination found in common source of groundwater
Researchers have reported the presence of microplastics in fractured limestone aquifers, groundwater that is up to 25 percent of global drinking water.
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Recall roundup: salmonella and undeclared nuts
Recalls from the UK and North America included mislabelled products, undisclosed wheat and contamination with bacteria.
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Tougher food labelling law proposed to prevent allergy deaths
The UK government has proposed changes to the current system, meaning that all prepackaged food should be fully labelled with all ingredients.
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Effect of food labels on consumption and product formulation
Researchers have conducted a long term study on the effect of food labels on consumers' choices, and how it affects intake of fat, sodium and calories...
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Mastering the challenge of food safety in this era of globalisation
With food safety a continuing priority in this era of globalisation, leaders are looking at how we can ensure it is handled as seamlessly as possible, from farm to fork.
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New corn ‘architecture’ could improve production of biofuel
Researchers have identified a new structure inside corn which could help future improvements in the production of biofuel.
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Manure boosts greenhouse gas emissions – even in winter
Trials conducted by researchers have shown that farmers' decisions for their land and manure use affect levels of greenhouse gases.
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Glanbia Nutritionals presents diverse portfolio of snacking solutions at ProSweets 2019
Leading nutritional and functional ingredient specialist, Glanbia Nutritionals, will present its diverse range of specialist nutritional solutions for the first time at ProSweets 2019...
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Rising temperatures could safeguard crop nutrition, at the expense of yield
Conflicting research does not always show what will happen - only what might. Here, researchers predict changes to crops as temperatures continue to rise.
