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Curtin University and Wide Open Agriculture to commercialize lupin technology
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Curtin University and Wide Open Agriculture to commercialize lupin technology

The new agreement allows Curtin and Wide Open Agriculture to work together to develop and commercialise the new technology, which aims to unlock the functionality of proteins found in the lupin seed, providing benefits for the increasing number of consumers who are reducing their meat intake, such as vegetarians, vegans, or those avoiding gluten and…
October 20, 20200Comments

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Brazil gives visibility to rural women contributing to food production
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Brazil gives visibility to rural women contributing to food production

A campaign to give visibility to rural women - women of all regions, colors and ethnicities, who live and work in a context of social and economic difficulties in Latin America and the Caribbean - was launched at Brazil's Planalto Palace. It is part of the Rural Women Campaign, Women with Rights, which is in…
October 20, 20200Comments

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New method reveals whether your potato is organic or not
GM/Biotech News Potato

New method reveals whether your potato is organic or not

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new approach that helps public agencies and commercial interests combat fraudulently-labelled organic foods. By looking at how organic plants are fertilised, the method provides a deeper, more accurate portrayal of whether eco-labelled produce is indeed organic. According to experts, imported organic fruits and vegetables are susceptible…
October 7, 20200Comments

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Research into resistances in wild potatoes for new disease-free potato varieties
Growing/Soil conditions News Potato Research

Research into resistances in wild potatoes for new disease-free potato varieties

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) will investigate wild potato varieties for resistance to a wide range of potato diseases and pests. This broad approach makes breeding material available with which disease-free potato varieties can be developed that contribute to sustainable and circular potato production worldwide. The study is being commissioned by Holland Innovative Potato (HIP)…
October 5, 20200Comments

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Danish soy and palm oil imports account for 7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions every year
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Danish soy and palm oil imports account for 7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions every year

A new report released by University of Copenhagen researchers indicates that Danish soybean and palm oil imports account for seven million tons of CO2 emissions annually. By comparison, Danish agriculture’s combined CO2 emissions are 12 million tonnes annually. Deforestation-free imports, enhanced traceability and common EU policy can all contribute towards reducing CO2 emissions. Animal feed, food…
August 2, 20200Comments

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New planting guidelines could boost edamame profits
Economics News Soy

New planting guidelines could boost edamame profits

Edamame may be a niche crop in the United States, but growers and processors still need the best possible information to make sound management decisions. That’s why USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and University of Illinois researchers are making new plant density recommendations for machine-harvested edamame, at less than half the rate suggested by seed companies. “Until…
July 29, 20200Comments

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Newly discovered plant gene could boost phosphorus intake
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Newly discovered plant gene could boost phosphorus intake

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered an important gene in plants that could help agricultural crops collaborate better with underground fungi—providing them with wider root networks and helping them to absorb phosphorus. The discovery has the potential to increase agricultural efficiency and benefit the environment. Quid pro quo—that’s how one might describe the "food…
July 27, 20200Comments

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Planted Non-Bt Corn? Plan to Scout for European Corn Borer
Corn / Maize Growing/Soil conditions News Pests

Planted Non-Bt Corn? Plan to Scout for European Corn Borer

Farmers have enjoyed the benefits of Bt corn since its introduction in 1996, particularly “in the bag” transgenic protection from insect pests and the yield loss they inflict, writes Ashley Dean and Erin Hodgson, both with Iowa State University. European corn borer (ECB), Ostrinia nubilalis, was particularly challenging and the target of the first Bt…
June 22, 20200Comments

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