Drought stress and associated insect damage pose significant threats to the food security and health of over 300 million Africans who depend on maize as a major food source. Recurrent
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Many species of fish we commonly eat have a crucial role in keeping the seabed, according to a study published in Marine Environmental Research. The authors suggest that affecting these
As farmland populations decline, European hares are finding ways to survive in Danish cities, according to a study published in Urban Science. The authors say this is thanks to biodiversity-friendly
An international team led by the University of Barcelona has unveiled the mechanism by which a type of enzyme called alginate lyase (AL) can degrade alginates present in seaweed, according
Our conservation efforts need to be more effective in identifying and protecting bird species that are at risk due to climate change, according to a study published in the Journal
117 Organizations join 153 Nobel laureates in a global call for agricultural innovation to end hunger
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More than 115 organizations worldwide have joined a coalition urging urgent action against global hunger. This initiative follows the call from 153 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates for a
An international team, including from the University Göttingen, Germany, found that provoking certain emotions increases customers’ willingness to pay for sustainable food, but the effect weakens after a very short
As spring and summers get warmer and drier, the UK wildfire season is getting longer, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters. The authors warn that
A research team led by the University of Oxford highlighted how cocoa production will be affected by climate change. On the plus side, the authors also suggest better farm management
As the world grapples with the twin challenges of hunger and climate change, Africa is turning to its agricultural past for solutions. Long-neglected indigenous crops, which promise better nutrition and