Editor’s Note: Global food systems face a financing crisis, with an annual shortfall of up to $400 billion needed for transformation. Meanwhile, the hidden costs of food production—ranging from environmental…
Precision agriculture has enabled unprecedented fine-tuning of crop management – from variable-rate fertilization to micro-zone irrigation. Growers and agronomists can now make site-specific decisions and respond to variability within a…
Editor’s Note: The Nutrition for Growth Summit presents a landmark moment for global leaders to embrace a new vision to improve nutrition and sustainable development across the globe. Ahead of…
Editor’s Note: Digital tools such as drones, sensors and automated systems provide solutions that are helping to improve agriculture in many ways, including increasing yields, reducing waste and improving sustainability.…
Editor’s Note: As we face unprecedented challenges in global food security, it is more important than ever to recognise and celebrate the efforts of young individuals working tirelessly to feed the…
Editor’s Note: Africa significantly needs investment in agricultural innovation to drive economic growth, address unique challenges like food security and climate change and achieve sustainable development. With recent commitments of…
Editor’s Note: According to the European Commission, over 57 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in Europe, contributing to approximately 16 per cent of the total greenhouse gas emissions…
Editor’s Note: Biofortification, a process that increases the nutritional value of crops through genetic engineering, has gone from an novel idea to a game-changing solution, feeding 330 million people with…
Editor’s Note: From developing crops with deep roots to fungi-enhanced soil health and lightning-inspired nitrogen fixation, emerging food systems innovations are helping to shape a more resilient future for food…
Editor’s Note: Geospatial technology is making big impacts in agriculture, offering real-time satellite data for farmers and policymakers to monitor, manage and plan around crop and animal health. This piece…
Potassium is an essential nutrient for plants, involved in numerous physiological processes that influence water dynamics. Unlike nitrogen and phosphorus, which contribute to biomass accumulation and energy storage, potassium primarily…
Agriculture is inherently risky, with farmers and agribusinesses constantly facing uncertainties related to weather. Such risks include pests, diseases, fluctuating market prices, and supply chain disruptions and more . Effective…