In less than five months’ time, the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will be enforced. That means that as of 30 December, business operators will be required to prove products containing specific commodities are deforestation-free. They’ll…
A study carried out by scientists at the University of Lausanne, published in Nature Microbiology, has revealed that bees produce nutrients, which aid in the colonisation of their gut bacteria, highlighting a symbiotic host-microbiota relationship…
Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), a leading vertical farm technology provider, has secured £22.5m (€26.3m) in Series C funding to support significant global expansion. The announcement comes after IGS confirmed to COP28 that it would be…
Rice is a key staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa, with more than 60% of rice produced consumed there. However, the Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (RYMV) causes a disease that has the propensity to wipe out…
The study, which focused particularly on South Africa, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia, looked at the potential impact of climate change, as well as Africa’s population increase, on nutrition security on the continent. Speaking to stakeholders…