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Thursday, 29 February 2024

FRA's biggest news from the week

Southern Oil pioneers waste reduction through repurposing canola seed byproduct into nutrient-rich animal feed.

Southern Oil (SOILL), Africa's largest producer of canola oil, has taken an innovative approach to waste reduction by utilising the byproduct from canola oil production to create a nutrient-rich animal feed.

Solving Food Waste with Insects and the Circular Economy of Insect Farming

Solving food waste requires a multifaceted approach that addresses behavioural, economic, logistical, and regulatory challenges. By implementing a combination of prevention, recovery, and recycling strategies, along with policy support and stakeholder collaboration, we can work towards a more sustainable and equitable food system.

Technology is crucial to the success of vertical farms

Vertical farming is increasingly being regarded as one of the solutions to the problems faced by global food production systems, and in the following article Antti Viitanen from Vaisala explains why measurement and control technology will be key to the success of this rapidly growing sector.

Wheat blast fueled by climate change could reduce global production by 13% by mid-century, study

A new study now shows that the global wheat production could reduce by 13 per cent by mid-century (the year 2050) as a result of wheat blast, a devastating disease caused by the fungal pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae pathotype Triticum fueled by the rising climate change phenomenon.

Investors express an appetite for funding the Kenyan livestock sector despite challenges

Kenya's vibrant livestock sector, which supports an estimated 25 million livelihoods and contributes 42% to the national agricultural GDP, continues to attract attention from investors despite significant financial hurdles.

ICRISAT pioneers world's first pigeonpea speed breeding protocol to boost food security in drylands of Asia and Africa

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has pioneered the world's first pigeonpea speed breeding protocol, further bolstering food security in Asia and Africa.

GEA at the Anuga FoodTec trade show: Sustainability innovations bolster food industry resilience

The food industry is under pressure to transform, with the major global challenges of food insecurity on the one hand and environmental damage and climate change on the other hand. This is exacerbated by the energy crisis and evolving consumer interests. To resolve these issues, an extensive restructuring of our global food systems is essential. And innovative food technology is the master key.

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